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Assertion : In cycas, nitrogen fixation is found
Reason : In coralloid roots of cycas, cyanobacteria present

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but Ris not correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A and R are false

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "In Cycas, nitrogen fixation is found." - This means that Cycas, a genus of cycads, has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, which is essential for the growth of plants. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "In coralloid roots of Cycas, cyanobacteria are present." - Coralloid roots are specialized structures in Cycas that house cyanobacteria, which are known for their ability to fix nitrogen. 3. **Linking Assertion and Reason**: - The presence of cyanobacteria in the coralloid roots of Cycas is directly related to the nitrogen-fixing capability of the plant. - Cyanobacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, thus supporting the assertion. 4. **Evaluating Truthfulness**: - Both the assertion and the reason are true. - The reason correctly explains why nitrogen fixation occurs in Cycas. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, the answer is option A: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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