Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Xylem is a complex tissue responsible for the conduction of water in plants. | Reason (R): Sclerenchyma cells are responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, xylem is a complex tissue responsible for conducting water, whereas sclerenchyma provides mechanical support, not photosynthesis.

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