Assertion :Roots contains no nodes, leaves or buds. Reason: Root branches arise endogenously.
A
Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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B
Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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C
Both the assertion and reason are false
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D
The assertion is true but the reason is false
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Solution
The correct option is A Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion The root is typically a non-green underground cylindrical structure forming the descending axis of the plant which gives rise to endogenous branches and does not possess nodes, leaves or buds, the presence of nodes and internode is the characteristic feature of stems.