Organisms And Population Question 289

Question: A succulent xerophyte is [DPMT 2002]

Options:

A) Capparis

B) Calotropis

C) Agave

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In succulent xerophyte, plants have fleshy organs where water and mucilage are stored.

Depending upon the organ where succulence occurs, the succulents show chylocauly e.g., Opuntia, and chylophylly e.g., Agave or chylorhizy e.g., Asparagus.