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Assertion : Asparagus can be vegetativel...

Assertion : Asparagus can be vegetatively propagated by the stem.
Reason : Aspargus has unbranched swollen, underground stem having circular nodes that have buds for growth of daughter 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

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
d
Asparagus has fleshy roots which develop adventitious buds. These take part in vegetative propagation and develop into new plants under suitable conditions.
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