Question
Botany Question on Xylem and phloem structure
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Sugars translocated in phloem are in non-reducing form.
Reason R: The non-reducing sugars are less reactive than reducing sugars.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
A is false but R is true
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A