Assertion (A): Mutations can be passed on to the offspring.
Reason (R): Mutation is capable of affecting large sections of DNA or certain points along the DNA strand.
Which of the following is true for the above statements?
A. Both (A ) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both (A ) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false, but (R) is true.
D. A is true, but (R) is false.