Organisms And Population Question 190
Question: Submerged hydrophytes have commonly dissected leaves for [Haryana PMT 2003]
Options:
A) Decreasing surface area
B) Increasing surface area
C) Reducing effect of water currents
D) Increasing number of stomata
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Plants with both submerged and floating or emerged leaves show heterophylly or occurrence of more than one type of leaves.
The leaves below water are narrow and with cut or dissected margins to reduce effect of water current and leaves which are above water one broader and with entire margins.
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