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Assertion : Apical and intercalary meristems contribute to the growth in length, while the lateral meristems bring increase in girth in maize.
Reason : Apical and intercalary meristems always increase the height of plants.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 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

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

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