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Assertion : Spathe, a brack of spadix attracts pollinators
Reason : Spathe is often brightly cloloured.

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 spathe is a large bract or pair of bracts forming a sheath to enclose the flower. The spathe is petal like attracting pollinators to the flowers arranged on a type of spike is called a spadix.
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