Plant-Kingdom Question 669

Question: Which of the following is known as ?resurrection plant? [CPMT 1999; Haryana PMT 2005]

Options:

A) Selaginella

B) Welwitschia

C) Refflesia

D) Chlorella

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In dry conditions, the plant rolls up in to a compact ball and during the rainy conditions the ball on absorbing moisture becomes green again.

Such plants are called resurrection plants.