Assertion: Pinus displays the altenation of generations.
Reason: The gametophyte is dependent upon the sporophyte phase.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

B

Explanation

The life cycle of pinus shows alternation of generation. The sporophyte and gametophyte generation alternate with each other. The plant body is sporophyte and gametophyte phase is highly reduced and depend upon saprophytic phase.