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Assertion: Application of cytokinin to marketed vegetables can keep them fresh for several days.
Reason: Cytokinins delay senescence of leaves and other organs by mobilisation of nutrients

A

If both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

Both A and R are false

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B
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Knowledge Check

  • Assertion (A): Senescence is induced by the application of cytokinin in plants. Reason (R): Cytokinin promotes the degradation of chlorophyll and nucleic acids.

    A
    If both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
    B
    If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    C
    A is true but R is false
    D
    Both A and R are false