Plant Kingdom Question 421
Question: Positively geotropic structure rhizophore of Selaginella is
Options:
A) Root
B) Stem
C) A new organ called sui generis
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The most accepted view is that rhizophores are organ sui-genesis that is a new organ of independent origin (Bower 1908, Goebel 1905) or a specialised organ meant for bearing roots (sporne 1975).