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Assertion : Assimilatory roots can photo...

Assertion : Assimilatory roots can photosynthesize
Reason : Asimilatory roots possess chlorophyll.

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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A
Assimilatory roots develop chlorophyll and become photosynthetic. They synthesise carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water in presence of light e.g. Tinospora.
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