Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Sucking roots are present in the plant

    A)  Betel                                   

    B)  Cuscuta

    C)  Mangifera         

    D)  Solarium

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Parasitic plants develop roots which penetrate into the tissue of the host plant to absorb nutrition. Thus, these roots function as haustoria. Such roots are special type of adventitious roots called sucking or parasitic roots, e.g. Cuscuta


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