Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 496

Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:

Assertion : Idioblasts are derived from parenchyma. Reason : Secretory cells are modified parenchyma.

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:

Secretory cells are specialized parenchyma cells that produce nectar, oil, etc.

Idioblasts are specialized nongreen large-sized parenchyma cells which possess inclusions or ingredients like tannins, oils, crystals, etc.