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Assertion : Roots contain nodes but no l...

Assertion : Roots contain nodes but no leaves or buds
Reason : Root branches arise endogenously.

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 reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Stems have nodes with buds where leaves and flower arise at specific location while roots do not. The origin of lateral branches is endogenous while root hair is exogenous.
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