Plant-Kingdom Question 655

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).