$P -$ Assertion: The cell is the structural and functional unit of life. $Q -$ Reason: New cells do not arise from pre-existing cells.

• A
  $P$ (Assertion) and $Q$ (Reason) are both true,and $P$ is the correct explanation of $Q$.
• B
  $P$ (Assertion) and $Q$ (Reason) are both true,but $P$ is not the correct explanation of $Q$.
• C
  $P$ (Assertion) is true and $Q$ (Reason) is false.
• D
  $P$ (Assertion) is false,while $Q$ (Reason) is true.