Assertion : Apical and intercalary meristems contribute to the growth in length, while the lateral meristems bring increase in girth in maize.
Reason : Apical and intercalary meristems always increase the height of plants.

Options

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

D

Explanation

Apical and intercalary meristems always increase in the height of plant and lateral meristems is responsible for secondary growth (increase in girth) but secondary growth doesn't occur is monocots.