Question

Assertion Endosperm is haploid in gymnosperm.
Reason In Cycas, stem is usually branched.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
C. Assertion is true, but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
In gymnosperms, endosperm is haploid and develops before fertilisation, while in angiosperms, endosperm is triploid and develops after fertilisation. The stem of Cycas is unbranched and in Zamia, stem is tuberous.