Biology
Assertion (A): Leather obtained from the hides of animals is actually the epidermis of the skin.
Reason (R): Dermis is tough and flexible which is made up of a thick layer of connective tissue with elastic fibres.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Skin
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Answer
A is False and R is True.
Reason — Leather is made from the dermis, not the epidermis. The dermis, being thick, tough, and durable, is what is treated to make leather. The dermis contains dense irregular connective tissue, collagen, and elastic fibers, giving it strength and flexibility.
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