Question

Assertion : In dicot stem, endodermis is also called as starch sheath.
Reason : The cells of the endodermis are rich in starch grains.

• A. 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 both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The cells of the endodermis are rich in starch grains therefore layer is also referred to as the starch sheath.