Assertion : In spiral phyllotaxy, many leaves are present on a node
Reason : In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on a node.

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 the assertion is false but reason is true

Answer

D

Explanation

In sprial arrangement , each node bears a leaf and the leaves of the adjacent nodes roughly lie towards the opposite sides. In opposite arrangement, two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. When three or more leaves develop on the nodes, they form whorled arrangement.