Assertion : Sciophytes requir higher light intensity than peliophytes.
Reason : Sciphytes grow below the canopy of thees.

Options

A. If both the asserition and the reasion are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reasoni s not a correct ecplanation of the assertio
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If the assertion is false but reason is true

Answer

E

Explanation

Plants are grouped into two groups depending upon their inability or ability to tolerate high light intensity-shade plants (Sciophytes) and sun plants (Heliophytes). Sciophytes grow in poorly illuminated conditions as below the canopy of tall plants in seek of shade. Heliophytes grow in the open.