Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Transpiration plays an important role in the upward movement of water. Reason (R) : Water continues to rise upward to maintain the turgidty of the cells for various metabolic processes even in the absence of the transpiration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember that transpiration acts like a drinking straw; if you stop sucking at the top (no transpiration), the liquid column stops rising up the straw.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C