Given below are two statements: One is labelled Assertion(A) and other is labelled Reason(R).
Assertion (A): The tap root system is observed in dicotyledonous plants like mustard.
Reason (R): Dicotyledonous plants have a primary root that elongates directly and gives rise to lateral roots, forming a tap root system.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

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

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

A is true. The tap root system is generally observed in dicot plants. Examples, mustard, carrot etc.

R is also true. Dicots have primary roots that go deep into the ground. Primary root gives rise to lateral roots that help in increasing the surface area of absorption.

Hence R explains A.

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