VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2006

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    Which statement is wrong for Cuscuta ?

    A) It is a holoparasite of stem and sends its haustoria into xylem and phloem of host

    B) It is a dicot without any cotyledons

    C) If it grows on a Short Day Plant (SDP) it becomes SDP and when it grows on a Long Day Plant (LDP) it becomes LDP

    D) Its haustorial roots arise from radicle

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Holoparasite (total parasite) do not possess chlorophyll, all are correct except that roots of Cuscuta arise from radicle.


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