MCQ
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given by the corresponding statement of Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as :
Assertion : Leaves are the major photosynthetic organs of a plant.
Reason : They contain chloroplasts.
  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • C
    If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
  • D
    If Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
The leaves are the primary photosynthetic organs of plants, serving as key sites where energy from light is converted into chemical energy. Similar to the other organs of a plant, a leaf is comprised of three basic tissue systems, including the dermal, vascular, and ground tissue systems.

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