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Assertion: Mesophytes show well develope...

Assertion: Mesophytes show well developed root system.
Reason: Mesophytes depend on moderate supply of water which they draw from their root.

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 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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A
Mesophytes cannot survive in extreme condition. Their roots are covered with for water and mineral adsorption hair.
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