Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 217
Question: Assertion : Sciophytes require higher light intensity than heliophytes. Reason : Sciophytes grow below the canopy of trees.
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:
Plants are grouped into two groups depending upon their inability or ability to tolerate high light intensity-shade plants (Sciophytes) and sun plants (Heliophytes).
Sciophytes grow in poorly illuminated conditions as below the canopy of tall plants in seek of shade.
Heliophytes grow in the open.
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