NEET Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants (Root, Stem And Leaf) Question Bank Assertion Reason

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    Read the assertion and reason carefully:
    Assertion            :     Assimilatory roots can photosynthesize.
    Reason              :     Asimilatory roots possess chlorophyll.

    A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

    B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 

    C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

    D) If both the assertion and reason are false

    E) If the assertion is false but reason is true

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Assimilatory roots are green roots (as they contain chlorophyll) which are capable of photosynthesis. e.g., Taeniophyllum, is a leafless epiphytic orchid with thick flattened photosynthetic roots.


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