Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Positive xylem pressure causes exudation of sap through hydathodes, a process called guttation.
Reasons (R): Guttation is noticed when transpiration is suppressed and relative humidity is high.
In the light of the above Statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• 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. is false but (R) is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 2

The correct option is(A): Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)