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Assertion : Momordica roots look like necklace
Reason : Momordica possess moniliform roots.

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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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Moniliform or beaded roots are swollen at regular intervals like bead of a necklace. Hence the roots has the appearance of necklace. Such roots are found in Discorealata, Momordica charauter etc.
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