Question

Below is list of different plant parts:

Plant Parts: Stem, flowers, leaves, roots and buds.

From the above list of plant parts, which specific part can be considered as heterotrophic as well as a storage organ.

Answer 1

The roots can be considered as heterotrophic as they get food supply from the leaves through the phloem vascular tissue and hence are dependent on leaves for its survival.
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