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.