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Assertion : Wheat is a caryopsis
Reason : Its pericarp is well differentiated.

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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C
Caryopsis : A small indehiscent one seeded fruit developing from a monocarpellary ovary and in which the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. The seed completely fills the chamber. Ex: Wheat. It is indehiscent dry fruit thus pericarp is not differentiated.
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