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-Assertion : Biofortification is used to increase nutrient value of crops. Reason : Meristem culture is used to obtain virus resistant plants.

Options

  1. AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. DIf both assertion and reason are false.

Correct answer

B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Step-by-step solution

Breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher protein and healthier fats is called biofortification. Meristem is a localised group of cells, which are actively dividing and undifferentiated but ultimately giving rise to permanent tissue. Even though the plant is infected with virus, the meristem remains free of virus.

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