Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 505
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Cuticle is also present in lower epidermal region of the leaf. Reason : The lower epidermis contains a large number of stomata.
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:
A distinct layer of cuticle is present in the lower epidermis.
The cuticle is, however, less developed than at the upper epidermis.
The lower epidermis contains a large number of pores called stomata or stomates.
They lead internally into substomatal cavities.
BETA
