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STANDARD Botany Root Modifications Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Tap roots of sweet potato become swollen to perform functions other than absorption and conduction of water Reason (R): Roots in some plants are modified for storage of food. The correct answer is:

A

Both (A) and (R) are true (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 D

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is false because sweet potato is a modified root for storage, not a tap root. The reason is true as roots can be modified for storage.

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