Assertion : Stem develops from hypocotyl of embryo
Reason : Internodes bear axillary buds.

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

Stem is usually the above-ground erect ascending part of the plant body that develops from the plumule, grows by means of a terminal bud and shows distinction of nodes and internodes. The nodes bear leaves having axillary buds.