Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 138
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Prickles of plant have a single role of protection of plant. Reason : They are superficial in origin.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the 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 reason is false
D) If the assertion is false but reason is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Prickles are defensive organs of plants but prickles being usually curved are commonly used for climbing.
They are superficial outgrowths of stem or leaves which do not possess a vascular cylinder.