Biology · HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Interstitial cells or Leydig cells synthesize and secrete testicular hormones called androgens. Reason (R): Leydig cells are located in the interior lining of the seminiferous tubules alongside male germ cells. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
3. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
4. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true