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Assertion : Xylem is principal water con...

Assertion : Xylem is principal water conducting tissue.
Reason : It has been recognised by girdling or ringing experiment

A

Both the Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
A
Hartig performed ringing experiment to show path of water throught xylem. Xylem is a basic tissuefor the conduction of water in higher plants. It has vessels and tracheids, which are well adapted for water translocation.
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