Assertion : Prickles of plant have a sin...

Assertion : Prickles of plant have a single role of protection of plant
Reason : They are superficial in origin.

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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 the assertion is false but reason is true

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Prickles are defensive organs of plants but prickles being usually curved are commonly used for climbing. They are superficial outgrowth of stem or leaves which do no possess a vascular cylinder.

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