Question

Assertion : Photomodulation of flowering is phytochrome-regulated process.
Reason : Active form of phytochrome (Pfr) directly induces floral induction in shoot buds.

• A. If both the assertion and 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 reaon is false
• D. If both the assertion and reason are false
• E. If the assertion is false but reason is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C If the assertion is true but the reaon is false

Phytochrome is a receptor pigment present in leaves. They are responsible for flowering in plants. Phytochrome are two types $P_r$ (Red light) and $P_{fr}$ (far-red light) $P_{fr}$ are responsible for flowering of LDP.