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Assertion : Assimilatory roots can photo...

Assertion : Assimilatory roots can photosynthesize
Reason : Asimilatory roots possess chlorophyll.

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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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Assimilatory roots are green roots (as they contain chlorophyll) which are capable of photosynthesis e.g., Taeniphyllum, is a leafless epiphytic orchid with thick flattened photosynthetic roots.
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