JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2012

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    Which of the following is a total root parasite?

    A)  Cuscuta

    B)         Rafflesia

    C)  Santalum        

    D)         Monotrapa

    Correct Answer: A

    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. Cuscuta (dodder or amarbel) is a total stem parasite, while Santalum album (sandal wood) is a partial root parasite.    


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