Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
According to the text, Assertion (A) is correct as Osteoporosis is defined as an 'Age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures' . However, Reason (R) is incorrect because the text explicitly states that 'Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause', rather than increased levels .
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