RE-NEET 2024 Botany Leaf Anatomy Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In a dicotyledonous leaf, the adaxial epidermis generally bears more stomata than the abaxial epidermis. Statement II: In a dicotyledonous leaf, the adaxially placed palisade parenchyma is made up of elongated cells, which are arranged vertically and parallel to each other. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is incorrect because in most dicotyledonous leaves, the abaxial epidermis has more stomata. Statement II is correct as the palisade parenchyma cells are elongated and arranged vertically.
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