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Assertion:Stems of some plants protect them from browsing animals.
Reason:Axillary buds of stems of these plants are modified into thorns.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion and reason are false.

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Stems are modified to perform different functions like storage, protection, mechanical support and photosynthesis etc. Axillary buds of stems may also get modified into woody, straight and pointed thorns are found in many plants such as Citrus, Bougainvillea, etc. They protect plants from browsing animals and also reduce transpiration.
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