Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 51

Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:

Assertion : Phylloclades are modified leaves. Reason : Phylloclades reduce transpiration.

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 the assertion is false but reason is true

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Phylloclades are flattened or cylindrical green stems of unlimited growth which have taken over the function of photosynthesis.

True leaves are caducous.

Formation of phylloclades helps the plant to grow in dry habitats because transpiration is little from the stem.