MCQ
Assertion: Leaf are converted into tendrils for climbing as in pea or into spines for defence as in cacti.
Reason: Leaves are often modified to perform functions other than photosynthesis.
  • Assertion and reason both are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true but reason is wrong.
  • D
    Assertion and reason both are wrong.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Assertion and reason both are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.
A

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