Assertion (A) : Living systems exposed to drought salinity and freezing show enhanced levels of osmolytes.

Reason (R) : Drought, salinity and freezing stress induce water deficit.

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 (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer & Explanation
Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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