Consider the statements: (1) Plants having leaves with reticulate ...

Consider the statements: (1) Plants having leaves with reticulate venation have tap roots. (2) Some roots store extra food for future use.

A. Both (1) and (2) are correct and (2) explains (1)

B. Both (1) and (2) are correct but (2) does not explain (1)

C. Both are false

D. Only (1) is correct