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CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q13
Assertion (A): The mammary glands secrete milk for the nourishment of the young ones. Reason (R): These are modified sweat glands.
Assertion (A) : The mammary glands secrete milk for the nourishment of the young ones.
Reason (R) : These are modified sweat glands.
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(B)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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