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            :     Thorns of Artabotrys are modified floral stalks.
    Reason              :     In Antigonon, the upper floral buds develop thorns.

    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: C

    Solution :

    The pedicles or floral stacks of Artabotrys are modified into stiff curved thorns or hooks for helping in climbing. In Antigonon the flowers occur in bunches in the axils of scale leave on the floral shoot. The upper floral buds develop into tendrils instead of forming flowers.


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