Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 377
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Persistent sepals of Physalis are called accrescent. Reason : In Guava, the sepals are marcescent.
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: B
Solution:
Persistent sepals are called accrescent it they grow along with the fruit (i.e., Physalis).
They (persistent sepals) are marcescent when they assume a dried up form before being shed, i.e., Guava.
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