Assertion (A): Conifer needles have a reduced surface area and thick cuticle. Reason (R): These adaptations help conifers to withstand desiccation and extreme cold.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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