Assertion (A): Root cap protects the root meristem from the friction of the soil.
Reason (B): Root cap cells are rich in Golgi body which secretes mucilage for lubrication of root tip.

• A

  Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

• B

  Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

• C

  Assertion is true but Reason is false.

• D

  Both the assertion and reason are false.