Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Trichomes are multicellular hairs present in the epidermis of a dicot stem.
Reason (R) : Trichomes reduce the water loss that occurs by transpiration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are false.

(A) is true but (R) is false.

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

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Assertion (A) is true. Trichomes are multicellular hairs that can be found on the epidermis of various plant organs, including stems, leaves, and flowers.

Reason (R) is also true. Trichomes indeed help reduce water loss that occurs through transpiration. Trichomes slows down the rate of transpiration.

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