Question

A thallus refers to plant body having

• A. Vascular system
• B. Stem and leaves but no roots
• C. Root and stem but no leaves
• D. No distinction of stem, leaves and roots

Answer 1

The correct option is D No distinction of stem, leaves and roots

• The term thallus is a botanical term that refers to the body of a plant that does not have leaves, stems, and roots.
• A thallus is composed of filaments or plates of cells and ranges in size from a unicellular structure to a complex tree-like form.
• Hence, A thallus refers to a plant body having no distinction of stem, leaves, and roots. Option D is correct.