(D) Interkinesis is the stage between two meiotic divisions (meiosis $I$ and meiosis $II$),not between two mitotic divisions. Therefore,the Assertion

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(D) Interkinesis is the stage between two meiotic divisions (meiosis $I$ and meiosis $II$),not between two mitotic divisions. Therefore,the Assertion is incorrect.Interkinesis is indeed a short-lived stage where no $DNA$ replication occurs. Thus,the Reason is correct.Since the Assertion is incorrect and the Reason is correct,the correct option is $D$.

Class 11 Biology Cell Cycle and Cell Division Meiosis

Medium

Assertion : The stage between two mitotic divisions is called interkinesis.
Reason : Interkinesis is generally short lived.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.