Mode of nutrition of Cuscuta is ______ .

autotrophic

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parasitic

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saprophytic

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holozoic

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Solution

The correct option is B parasitic
Cuscuta is an ectoparasite with parasitic mode of nutrition. Hence, it is categorized as holoparasitic plant.

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