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Assertion : True xerophytes store water in the from of mucilage which helps to withstand prolonged period of drought .
Reason : Vascular and mechanicall tissue are well - developed in true xerophytes .

A

Both a and r are correct and r is correct explanation of a

B

Both a and r are correct but r is not correct explanation of a

C

a is true but r is false

D

a is false but r is true

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