Question

Assertion (A): Both roots and shoots show positive phototropic movements.

Reason (R): Most parts of shoots are sensitive to light.

Options

• A is True and R is False.

• A is False and R is True.

• Both A and R are True.

• Both A and R are False.

Answer 1

A is False and R is True.

Explanation:

The assertion is false: shoots grow towards light and are positively phototropic, while roots grow away from light and are negatively phototropic. The reason is true because shoots respond to light.