Assertion: Presence of pneumatophores is a special adaptation of hydrophytes
Reason: Pneumatophores are positively in gaseous exchange.

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 the assertion is false but the reason is true

Answer

D

Explanation

Roots of the plant that grow in saline soil are called halophytes. They have specialized root called pneumatophore which is negatively geotropic. These are modified tap roots which have pneumatophores for gaseous exchange.