Assertion : In floating aquatic plants, roots caps are absent
Reason : Root pockets are present in aquatic plants.

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 both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

B

Explanation

Root cap is a protective structure of the growing root tip while in aquatic plants (Pistia, eichhornia, lemna) root pocket present instead of root cap which function in balancing.