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            :     Extra whorl of calyx is called epicalyx.
    Reason              :     Epicalyx is present as inner series of calyx.

    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: D

    Solution :

    Epicalyx (hypocalyx) is an extra series of green sepal like floral organs which lies on the outsides of calyx. They are present in strawberry, shoeflower, Althaea etc. They provide protection to other floral organs.


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