Assertion : Persistent sepals of physalis are called accrescent
Reason : In Guava, the sepals are marcescent.

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

B

Explanation

Persistent sepals care called accrescent it they grow along with the fruit (i.e., physalis). They (persistent sepals) are marcescent when they assume a driep up form before being shed, i.e., Guava.