Assertion :In families annonaceae, rubiaceae, palmae and aristolechiaceae endosperm is called ruminate. Reason: Endosperm is the most rudimentary if ruminate.
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
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. The convoluted endosperm is called as ruminate endosperm. It has uneven and enlarged surface. It is present in families annonaceae, rubiaceae, palmae and aristolechiaceae. Ruminate endosperm is not rudimentary in nature. Therefore, option C is correct.