Given below are two statements. One is labeled Assertion(A) and the other is labeled Reason(R).
Assertion (A) : Phyllode is a special modification of leaf commonly found in all Xerophytes.
Reason ( R) : Phyllode is not a part of leaf lamina but carries out CO₂ fixation.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Assertion (A) is false - Phyllode is a special modification of leaf to perform photosynthesis , found in some xerophytes  ex - Australian acacia ( petiole modifies to phyllode ) , Parkinsonia ( secondary rachis modifies to phyllode )

Reason ( R) is correct -Phyllode is not a part of leaf lamina , it may be petiole or secondary rachis , but carries out CO₂ fixation.