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Assertion:Waxy and cutin coating on plant parts reduce the transpiration.
Reason:These adaption are found in xerophytes.

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

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If both the assertion and reason are false

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Xerophytes have to prevent the loss of water in arid and semi-arid region. The adaptation of xerophytes is thick waxy cuticle, sunken stomata, and reduced leaves.
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