AIIMS 2018 Botany Endosperm Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: Groundnut & pea are non endospermic Reason: They do not synthesize endosperm
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A and R are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option B is correct because both the assertion and reason are true: groundnut and pea are indeed non-endospermic seeds, meaning they do not have a significant endosperm at maturity. However, the reason provided is not a correct explanation of the assertion, as non-endospermic seeds do not synthesize endosperm during seed development, but rather rely on the cotyledons for nutrient storage. Option A is incorrect because, while both statements are true, the reason does not explain the assertion. Options C and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the truth of the assertion and reason.
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