Assertion: Pinus displays the altenation of generations.
Reason: The gametophyte is dependent upon the sporophyte phase.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both 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 both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

b

Explanation

Pinus show alternation of generations. The sporophyte phase is of long duration and is represented by the huge pine tree, which bears te staminate and ovulate cones Since meiotic divisions occur at the same time of thedifferentiation of the pollen grains and megapores.