Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 7
Question: Cuscuta is [BHU 1978, 81; CPMT 1994; BVP 2000]
Options:
A) Total root parasite
B) Total stem parasite
C) Partial stem parasite
D) Epiphyte
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
It completely lacks chlorophyll and has no connection with the soil after the seedling stage.
Therefore, it is totally dependent on the host for organic food materials and supply of water and mineral salts.
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