In the following questions, a statement of Assertion $(A)$ is followed by a corresponding statement of Reason $(R)$. Mark the correct answer as:
Assertion $(A)$: Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between blood vessels and alveoli.
Reason $(R)$: Oxygen diffuses from alveoli to blood vessels and carbon dioxide diffuses from blood vessels to alveoli.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • C
    If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
  • D
    If Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

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