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            :     Phylloclades are modified leaves.
    Reason              :     Phylloclades reduce transpiration.

    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: E

    Solution :

    Phylloclades are flattened or cylindrical green stems of unlimited growth which have taken over the function of photosynthesis. True leaves are caducous. Formation of phylloclades helps the plant to grow in dry habitats because transpiration is little from the stem.


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