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Assertion : Prickles lack vascular cylin...

Assertion : Prickles lack vascular cylinder
Reason : Prickles show deposition of silica or calcium carbonate.

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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The correct Answer is:
C
Prickles are superficial pointed outgrowths of stem and leaves. They have no vascular connections. Bristles are hard and stiff hair on plant parts. They have thick cell wall due to deposition of silica or calcium carbonate.
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