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Assertion : Starch is the storage polysaccharide in plants .
Reason : Starch is a polymer of `beta`- glucose .

A

If both assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both Assertion and Reason ate true , but the 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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To solve the assertion-reason question, we will analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that "Starch is the storage polysaccharide in plants." - This statement is **true**. Starch is indeed the primary storage form of carbohydrates in plants. It is synthesized from glucose molecules during photosynthesis and stored in various parts of the plant, such as roots, tubers, and seeds. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states that "Starch is a polymer of beta-glucose." - This statement is **false**. Starch is actually a polymer made up of alpha-glucose units, not beta-glucose. Beta-glucose is the monomer that forms cellulose, which is a structural polysaccharide in plants. ### Step 3: Conclusion Based on the analysis: - The assertion is true. - The reason is false. - Therefore, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false. ### Final Answer Assertion is true, Reason is false. ---
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