BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2009

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    Which of the following is a total root parasite?

    A)  Cuscuca                              

    B)  Rafflesia

    C)  Santalum                           

    D)  Afonocrapa

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                 Rafflesia is a total root parasite, which remains  attached to the roots of the host plants and derives all of its nutritions from them. Cuscut (dodder or amarbel) is a total stem parasite, while Santalum album (sandal wood) is a partial root parasite.


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