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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