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Assertion : Cambium is a lateral meristem and cause growth in width.
Reason : Cambium is made up of fusiform and ray initials in stem.

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

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

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If the assertion is true but the reason is false

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If both the assertion and reason are false

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Cambium is a lateral meristem. Its activity causes increase in width. It is composed of fusiform and try initial.
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