Assertion. The atmospheric concentration of `CO_(2)` at which photosynthesis just compensates for resoiration is referred to as `CO_(2)` compensation point.

Reason. `CO_(2)`-compensation point is reached when the amount of `CO_(2)` uptake is less than that generated through respiration because the level of `CO_(2)` is more than that required for achieving `CO_(2)`-compensation point.

Options

A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explaination of Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer

C