Question

Assertion (A): Xylem tissue moves water and minerals obtained from the soil by the roots.

Reason (R): Xylem tissue is found only in the roots of a plant. 

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

Water and minerals are transported from the roots to various sections of the plant by xylem tissue, which is present throughout the plant and not just in the roots.