Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 230

Question: Assimilatory (Photosynthetic) roots a characteristic of [Kerala CET 2000]

Options:

A) Trapa and Tinospora

B) Taeniophyllum and Podostemon

C) Both correct

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

These roots develop chlorophyll and become photosynthetic.

They synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in presence of light, e.g., Trapa, Tinospora, Taeniophyllum and podostemon.