Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 10
Question: Angiosperm in which Nostoc remains endophyte is
Options:
A) Melia indica
B) Arachis hypogea
C) Gunnera manicata
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The cyanobacterium Nostoc can form symbiotic relationships with a variety of plants, acting as an endophyte. An endophyte is an organism that lives within a plant for at least part of its life cycle without causing apparent disease.
One such plant is Gunnera manicata, also known as giant rhubarb2. This plant is known for its symbiotic relationship with Nostoc, where the cyanobacteria live in specialized structures in the plant’s stem and provide it with nitrogen.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Gunnera manicata. This means that Nostoc remains as an endophyte in Gunnera manicata.
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