Q25 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

The plant Cuscuta shows maximum photosynthesis in :

  • A
    red light
  • B
    blue light
  • C
    green light
  • Correct answer
    D
    no photosynthesis at all

Solution

Cuscuta is a parasitic plant which gets prepared food from other plants through the haustoria. At this plant lacks chlorophyll, it is unable to perform photosynthesis or to make its own food itself.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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