NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the floral formula of the family Liliaceae, an arc is drawn connecting P (Perianth) and A (Androecium). Reason (R): Flowers of the family Liliaceae exhibit an epiphyllous condition, where stamens are attached to the perianth. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answ
Options
- ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- CAssertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is not correct.
- DAssertion (A) is not correct but Reason (R) is correct.
Correct answer
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Step-by-step solution
The floral formula of the family Liliaceae includes an arc connecting P (Perianth) and A (Androecium). This specific symbol is used to denote the epiphyllous condition, which is a characteristic feature of Liliaceae (e.g., lily). In the epiphyllous condition, the stamens are attached to the perianth leaves (tepals). Therefore, the Reason correctly explains why the arc is drawn in the Assertion. Both statements are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct