J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2009

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    The bladder serving as floats and for trapping insects is found in

    A)  Zizyphus                                            

    B)  Utriculari

    C)  Nephenthes                    

    D)  Acacia

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Utricularia or bladderwort is a submerged aquatic insectivorous plant. Its rootless, floating stem bears highly dissected leaves. A portion of leaf is modified into sac like bladders of about 1.3 mm in diameter. Each bladder is guarded by a small valve, which opens inwardly. Small insects flow into the bladder with water but not able to come out due to the pressure of valve.


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