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            :     Epiphytes are called space parasites.
    Reason              :     Epiphytic roots possess velamen.

    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: B

    Solution :

    Epiphytes live on the surface of other plants for shelter and space only, hence also called space parasites. Epiphytic roots possess a covering of dead spongy tissue known as velamen. With the help of velamen, they are able to absorb water from moist atmosphere, dew and rain.


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