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.