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Assertion: The scale leaves on the long shoots are called cataphylls.
Reason: Cataphylls lack mid rib.

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

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The correct Answer is:
D
The scale leaves on the dwarf shoots are called cataphyll and they have distinct midrib.
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