Assertion : In spiral phyllotaxy, many leaves are present on a node
Reason : In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves are borne on a node.

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

Spiral phyllotaxy: A single leaf is borne at each node and the leaves are arranged in such a way that a line drawn on the stem through the leaf bases takes a spiral course. Opposite: It is the one in which a pair of leaves arise at each node on opposite sides.