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Assertion a. True xerophytes store water...

Assertion a. True xerophytes store water in the form of mucilge which helps to withstand prolonged period of drought.
Reason r. Vasuclar and mechanical tissues are well developed in true 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

D

If the assertion is false but the reason is true

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D
True xerophytes are called no succulents or drought endures that can withstand long drought periods.
Xerophytes have mechanical tissue and vascular tissues are well developed. The epidermis may be multiple water storage tissue is present.
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