NEET Botany Phases of Growth Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Meristematic cells in plants have the ability to divide and contribute to growth throughout the plant's life. | Reason (R): Plant growth is considered determinate due to the presence of meristems at certain locations in the body.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as meristematic cells are responsible for the indeterminate growth of plants. However, the reason is false because plant growth is actually indeterminate, not determinate.
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