Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 261
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Mint leaves give off the strong odour. Reason : Glandular hairs of mint leaves secrete oil.
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: A
Solution:
Mint leaves give off the strong odours.
This odours are due to volatile oils secreted by the terminal cells of glandular hair on the leaves.