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            :     Orchis root resembles human hand.
    Reason              :     Orchis is an example of fasciculated fleshy roots.
     

    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 fleshy roots are thickened like the palm of human hand. They similarly possess finger like outgrowth, e.g., Orchis. They are Palmate roots. Fasciculated fleshy roots are the swollen roots or root tubers occurring in clusters.


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