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Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Roots in some genera have fungal association in the form of mycorrhiza. Reason: In some others (Cycas) small specialised roots called collaroid roots are associated with N2 fixing cyanobacteria.
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Step-by-step solution
Roots in some genera have fungal association in the form of mycorrhiza, while in some others ( Cycas) small specialised roots called collaroid roots are associated with N2 fixing cyanobacteria.