Assertion :- In higher plants, the mitosis is termed as anastral mitosis.
Reason : In higher plants, mitosis takes place without spindle fibers.

Options

A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.

Answer

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 higher plants, mitosis is termed as anastral mitosis.
- **Explanation**: In higher plants, the mitotic process does not involve the formation of astral structures, which are typically associated with centrioles in animal cells. Instead, the spindle apparatus is formed without centrioles, leading to what is referred to as anastral mitosis.

2. **Understanding the Reason**:
- The reason states that in higher plants, mitosis takes place without spindle fibers.
- **Explanation**: This statement is incorrect. While it is true that higher plants do not have centrioles, they still form spindle fibers during mitosis. The absence of centrioles leads to the formation of anastral spindle fibers, but spindle fibers are still present.

3. **Conclusion**:
- The assertion is true because higher plants do exhibit anastral mitosis.
- The reason is false because mitosis in higher plants does involve spindle fibers, albeit formed without centrioles.

### Final Answer:
- Assertion: True
- Reason: False