Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 305
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Spathe, a bract of spadix attracts pollinators. Reason : Spathe is often brightly cloloured.
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:
The spadix contains a large green or coloured bract called spathe.
For example, in banana and aroids, the brightly coloured spathe attracts insects to facilitate pollination.