Question

Coralloid roots help the plant in

• A. Absorption of water
• B. Fixation of nitrogen
• C. Anchorage
• D. Respiration

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Fixation of nitrogen

Coralloid roots help in fixation of nitrogen as it contain symbiotic cyanobacteria also known as blue-green algae, which helps in fixation and in association with root tissues, produce such beneficial amino acids as asparagine and citrulline.

So, the correct answer is option B.