MCQ
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$:

Assertion $A$ : Late wood has fewer xylary elements with narrow vessels.

Reason $R$ : Cambium is less active in winters.

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

  • A
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true
  • Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
  • C
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
  • D
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false

Answer

Correct option: B.
Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
b
In winter, the cambium is less active and forms fewer xylary elements that have narrow vessels, and this wood is called autumn wood or late wood.

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