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