Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 35
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Assimilatory roots can photosynthesize. Reason : Asimilatory roots possess chlorophyll.
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:
Assimilatory roots are green roots (as they contain chlorophyll) which are capable of photosynthesis.
e.g., Taeniophyllum, is a leafless epiphytic orchid with thick flattened photosynthetic roots.
BETA
