Botany-Phases of Growth
NEET Botany Phases of Growth Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): Plant growth is generally indeterminate due to the presence of meristems.
Reason (R): Meristematic cells have the ability to divide continuously, enabling plants to grow indefinitely.
A
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that plant growth is indeterminate due to meristems, which have cells capable of continuous division, explaining the assertion.
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