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Assertion : Rhoeo leaves contain anthocy...

Assertion : Rhoeo leaves contain anthocynanin pigaments in epidermal cells.
Reason : Anthocyanins are accessoryphotosynthetic pigments.

A

If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Anthocyanin is a colouring pigment of certain higher plants that imparts a bluish or reddish colour. Rhoco leaves contain anthocyanin pigments in epidermal cells.
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