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            :     Prickles lack vascular cylinder.
    Reason              :     Prickles show deposition of silica or calcium carbonate.

    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 :

    Prickles are superficial outgrowths of stem or leaves which do not possess a vascular cylinder. They can be easily pulled off. Bristles are stiff hair which become thickened due to deposition of silica or calcium carbonate.


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