In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion: In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node.
Reason: Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in China rose and Oleander.
If assertion is true but reason is false
In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. E.g., Quisqualis (opposite and superposed) and Calotropis (opposite and decussate). Nerium or Oleander shows whorled type of phyllotaxy and China rose exhibits alternate phyllotaxy.