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Assertion : Cells vary greatly in their shape.
Reason : The shape of cell does not depend on the function they perform.

A

If both assertion and reason are true amnd 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

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Cells very greatly in their shape. They may be disclike, polygonal, columnar, cuboid, thread like, or even irregular. The shape of the cell may vary with the function they perform e.g., xylem vessels are long as they have to form long water conducting channels.
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