Question

Assertion : CAM pathway occurs in succulent plants which grow in xeric conditions.

Reason : Stomata are absent in succulents.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true, but R is false

(d) Both A and R are false

Answer 1

(c) A is true, but R is false

CAM Pathway is observed in succulent plants which grow in xeric conditions, thus preventing loss of water in high amounts. 

Stomata are present in lesser number in succulents and remain open during night time.