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            :     Bats are attracted by the odour of fruits.
    Reason              :     They disperse soft and sweet fruits.

    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 :

    The fruits dispersed by bats are called ornithochorous. The fruit ? bats emit a rancid and musty odour and seem to be attracted by fruits with a similar small. They prefer soft and sweet fruits as those of the Anacardiaceae, Meliaceae and Sapotaceae. Bats usually do not swallow the seeds.


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