Assertion :Chromosomes are known as hereditary vehicles. Reason: The chromosomes are capable of self-reproduction and maintaining morphological and physiological properties through successive generations.
a. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
b. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
d. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.