Q. With reference to Parasitic Plants, consider the following statements:
1.Some parasitic plants are capable of Photosynthesis.
2.The defining structural feature of a parasitic plant is the haustorium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both statements are correct.
- Statement 1 is correct:Hemiparasites are capable of photosynthesis to some extent.
- Statement 2 is correct: The defining structural feature of a parasitic plant is the haustorium, a specialized organ that penetrates the host and forms a vascular union between the plants.
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