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Assertion :Helianthus flower is not a real flower. Reason :Bec
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Assertion :Helianthus flower is not a real flower.
Reason :Because they are lacking the true calyx around the flower.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Helianthus flower is not a real flower. It is because the real flowers are small but in Helianthus (sunflower), flower head (pseudanthium) is sometimes very large. The flower head is a special type of inflorescence which includes a small cluster to flowers to form a single flower-like structure. So, the correct answer is C.
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Assertion :Helianthus flower is not a real flower.
Reason :Because they are lacking the true calyx around the flower.
Answer TypeText solution:1
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