Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 501

Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:

Assertion : Stem develops from hypocotyl of embryo. Reason : Internodes bear axillary buds.

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: D

Solution:

Stem is usually the above-ground erect ascending part of the plant body that develops from the plumule, grows by means of a terminal bud and shows distinction of nodes and internodes.

The nodes bear leaves having axillary buds.