Assertion :The quiescent centre acts as a reservoir of cells which constitute a permanent source of active initials. Reason: Cells of inactive region of quiescent centre become active when the previously active initials get damaged.
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 A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Assertion: The quiescent centre has cells that are metabolically less active as compared to the meristematic cells. This region acts as the reservoir of cells to the meristematic zone.
Reason: As the meristematic initials get damaged, the cells of the quiescent centre become active and start with their meristematic activity.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'