Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as
Assertion: In cymose tap root system oldest branch lies very near the growing point of the root while the youngest branch is farthest away from it. Reason: In cymose tap root system, tie primary root itself stops growing after some time; but secondary roots carry on further growth of the root system.A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
B) If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanations of Assertion.
C) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
In cymose tap root system, the primary root itself stops growing after some time and secondary root carry on further growth of the root system. In cymose tap root system, oldest branch lies very near the growing point of the root while the youngest one is farthest away from it. It is found in shallow rooted plants such as pea, gram etc.
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