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Assertion: Vernalization is a treatment...

Assertion: Vernalization is a treatment to plant given artifically.
Reason : Vernalization is perceived by whole plant.

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:
C
Vernalisation refers to promotion of flowering by a period of low temperature. Here the stimulus is perceived by the mature stem apex or by the embryo of the seed but not by leaves as in photoperiodism.
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