Botany-Phases of Growth
NEET Botany Phases of Growth Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The phase of maturation in plant growth is characterized by maximal cell size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.
Reason (R): The phase of elongation is marked by increased vacuolation and cell enlargement.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true as per the NCERT context, but the reason does not directly explain the assertion. The phase of maturation involves maximal cell size and wall thickening, while elongation is about vacuolation and enlargement.
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