Question

Assertion (A): Buds present in the axils of leaves are capable of forming a branch or a flower. 
Reason (R): Axillary buds are constituted by the shoot apical meristems.

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

Hint:

Axillary buds develop from the shoot apical meristems, and they have the potential to form branches or flowers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A) is correct because axillary buds in the leaf axils can form branches or flowers.
Reason (R) is also correct because axillary buds are formed from the shoot apical meristems.
Therefore, R explains A correctly.