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Assertion: In dicot stem, endodermis is also called as starch sheath.
Reason: The cells of the endodermis are rich in starch grains.

A

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

B

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

C

if assertion is true but reason is false.

D

if both assertion and reason are false.

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A
The cells of the endodermis are rich in starch grains therefore layer is also referred to as the starch sheath.
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