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Assertion : Cellular endosperm is formed...

Assertion : Cellular endosperm is formed by both nuclear division and wall formation
Reason : It lacks haustoria.

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
In cellular endosperm nucleus divides many times and each division is followed by wall formation. The occurrence of haustoria is a common feature of this endosperm.
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