Botany-Seed Dormancy
NEET Botany Seed Dormancy Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Seed dormancy can be caused by the presence of inhibitory substances in the seed. | Reason (R): The chilling conditions can enhance the permeability of the seed coat, allowing water and gases to enter and promote germination.
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
While both statements are true, the reason (R) does not explain the assertion (A) directly. The assertion relates to inhibitory substances causing dormancy, while the reason explains a method to overcome dormancy by affecting the seed coat.
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