Assertion (A): Yeasts reproduce by budding. Reason (R): Yeasts are multicellular filamentous organisms. Which of the following is correct? A is true, but R is false.

Here are the answers to the questions:

Question 1:
Assertion (A): Yeasts reproduce by budding.
Reason (R): Yeasts are multicellular filamentous organisms.

• Assertion (A) is true. Yeasts commonly reproduce asexually through budding.
• Reason (R) is false. Yeasts are typically unicellular fungi, not multicellular filamentous organisms.

Therefore, Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

The correct option is:

• A is true, but R is false

Question 2:
Which strategy would BEST reduce hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections?

• Increasing antibiotic use indiscriminately can lead to antibiotic resistance and is not the best primary prevention strategy.
• Reducing patient monitoring would likely increase the risk of infections.
• Ignoring hand hygiene protocols would significantly increase the spread of infections.
• Implementing strict infection control measures is the most effective strategy. This includes practices like hand hygiene, sterilization of equipment, proper waste disposal, and isolation protocols, all of which directly prevent the transmission of pathogens in a healthcare setting.

The correct option is:

• Implementing strict infection control measures