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Choose the correct option for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below:
Assertion (A): In many pteridophytes, the transition from protostele to more complex stelar systems such as siphonostele is associated with increasing structural complexity and leaf evolution.
Reason (R): The development of leaf gaps in the vascular cylinder is linked to the origin of megaphyllous leaves and contributes to the formation of siphonostelic conditions.

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Tissues and Tissue System · Biology
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BiologyAnatomy of PlantsTissues and Tissue SystemTissue System/StelesUP PGT (Biology)2026
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Transpiration is the loss of water vapour, mainly through leaf stomata.

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Option A — Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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