AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2011

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    Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as

    Assertion In the hydrophytes, the xylem is not differentiated into different types of cells. Reason Xylem provides support and helps in the conduction of water which are not very important in hydrophytes.

    A)  If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

    B)  If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

    C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

    D)  If both Assertion and Reason are false.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Xylem tissue is responsible for the conduction of water and minerals in the plant. In hydrophytes, due to plenty of water in surroundings xylem does not serve to conduct water.


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