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Assertion : Gibberellins cause fruits like apple to elongate and improve its shape.
Reason : `GA_(3)` is used to speed up the malting process in brewing industry.

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

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

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If assertion is true but reason is false

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If both assertion and reason are false

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Application of gibberellins the number and size of several fruits e.g. grape, tomato. Size and shape of apple fruits is enhanced by application of `GA_(4)` and `GA_(7)` mixture. Gibberellins (e.g., `GA_(3))` increase the yield of malt from barley grains i.g., malting.
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