NEET Botany Flower Structure Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short-lived and is replaced by fibrous roots. | Reason (R): Fibrous roots originate from the base of the stem in monocots.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is indeed short-lived and replaced by fibrous roots that originate from the base of the stem, which explains the assertion.
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