Assertion :Phyllotaxy deals with morphology of leaves Reason: Foliage denotes all leaves of a plant.
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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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B
If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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If the assertion is true but the reason is false
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If both the assertion and reason are false
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Solution
The correct option is A If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion Leaf is a green, dissimilar exogenous lateral outgrowth which is borne on the node of a stern or its branch and is specialized to perform photosynthesis. All the green leaves of a plant are collectively called foliage. Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on the stern or its branches.