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Assertion: We cannot classify polytrichum under tracheophytes.
Reason: Because polytrichum belong to the division pteridophyte and they do not possess vascular tissue. Tracheophytes are vasculaturebearing plants.

A

Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Both the assertion and the reason are false

D

Assertion is false but the reason is true.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that we cannot classify Polytrichum under tracheophytes. We need to determine if this statement is true or false. 2. **Identifying Polytrichum**: Polytrichum is commonly known as hair moss. It is important to note that it is classified as a bryophyte, not a pteridophyte. 3. **Understanding Tracheophytes**: Tracheophytes are vascular plants that possess vascular tissues, specifically xylem and phloem, which are essential for the transport of water and nutrients. 4. **Analyzing the Reason**: The reason given states that Polytrichum belongs to the division pteridophyte and does not possess vascular tissue. We need to evaluate the accuracy of this statement. 5. **Correct Classification**: Since Polytrichum is a bryophyte, it does not belong to the division pteridophyte. Bryophytes, including Polytrichum, lack vascular tissues, which makes the reason false. 6. **Conclusion**: Since the assertion is true (we cannot classify Polytrichum under tracheophytes) but the reason is false (Polytrichum does not belong to pteridophytes), we conclude that the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion is true, and the reason is false. Therefore, we cannot classify Polytrichum under tracheophytes because it is a bryophyte and does not possess vascular tissue. ---
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