Question

Read the assertion and reason given below. Mark the correct option.
Assertion: The minerals dissolved in water move up in the stem along with water.
Reason: The stem bears leaves, flowers and fruits.
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.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

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Answer 2

Correct option is B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

• The plant requires water as one of it metabolic components.
• The water enters the plant through its root which anchors the plant in the soil.
• Soil is rich with many minerals that are essential for the growth and development of the plant.
• These minerals also enters the plant along with the water through roots.
• The stem is the part of the plant which holds the leaves.
• Through photosynthesis it gains the required energy with help of which it forms flower.
• These flower gives rise to fruit.
• Thus, proves that the given assertion as well as reason are true. Thus option (C) and (D) are incorrect.
• The assertion statement as well as the reason are speaking about two different part of the plant.
• This makes the option (A) incorrect and option (B) correct.