Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceNutrition in Plants1 Mark
MCQ
Which Of The Following Is Parasite?
A
Lichens.
B
Algae.
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Cuscuta.
D
Fungus.
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Cuscuta.
A yellow tubular structures twining around the stem and branches of a tree. This is a plant called “Cuscuta” $($Amarbel$).$ It does not have chlorophyll. It takes readymade food from the plant on which it is climbing. As it deprives valuable nutrients, from the body of host. Hence, it is called a parasite.
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