Consider the given two statements:
| Assertion (A): |
A population, growing in natural environmental conditions, remains relatively stable in size before it starts to grow exponentially. |
| Reason (R): |
During this phase, the organisms are adapting to the environment, synthesizing necessary enzymes, and preparing for rapid growth. |
| 1. |
Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
| 2. |
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
| 3. |
(A) is True, (R) is False. |
| 4. |
(A) is False, (R) is True. |