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Assertion : Leaf is a lateral outgrowth of stem developed exogenously at the node
Reason : The floral characteristics form the basis of classification and identification of flowering plants.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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B
Leaf is a lateral outgrowth of stem developed exogenously at the node
The floral characteristics from the basis of classification and identification of flowering plants.
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