Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 249
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : China rose and rose both bear stipules. Reason : They are of adnate types.
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 both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
China?rose has free lateral stipules and rose bears adnate stipules.
Free lateral stipules are free stipules, usually small and green in colour, borne on the two sides of the leaf-base.
Adnate stipules are two lateral stipules that grow along the petiole up to a certain height, adhering to it and making it somewhat winged in appearance.