Assertion :In dicots, pericycle has the capacity to produce lateral roots. Reason:
In stem, pericycle take active part in secondary growth.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
In roots, the pericycle is the seat of origin of lateral roots. The pericycle regulates the formation of lateral roots by rapidly dividing near the xylem elements of the root.
In stems present on the inner side of the endodermis and above the phloem in the form of semi-lunar patches of sclerenchyma. Pericycle is also seat of origin of adventitious roots. Parenchymatous pericycle serves as a storage layer. It doesn't have any role in secondary growth.
So, the correct answer is 'Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect'.