Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 146
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Epiphytes are called space parasites. Reason : Epiphytic roots possess velamen.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Epiphytes live on the surface of other plants for shelter and space only, hence also called space parasites.
Epiphytic roots possess a covering of dead spongy tissue known as velamen.
With the help of velamen, they are able to absorb water from moist atmosphere, dew and rain.
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