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Standard V
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Photosynthesis
Why is Lorant...
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Why is Loranthus called a partial parasite?
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Loranthus is called partially parasitic plant because it can perform photosynthesis but is dependent on the host plant for materials required for photosynthesis.
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Q.
Complete the table.
Type
Example
Total Parasite
A) ________
Partial Parasite
B) ________
Saprophyte
C) ________
Q.
Loranthus is known as a partially parasitic plant.
Q.
How many statements are incorrect from following?
(A) Loranthus is a partial stem parasite
(B) Arceuthobium is a smallest angiospermic parasite
(C) Bauhinia and Tinospors are example of Lianas
(D) Sea anemose and hermit crab shows
amensalism
Q.
Match List I(Parasites) with List II(Type) and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.
List-I(Parasites)
List-II(Type)
a. Cascuta sp.
1
. Total root parasite
b. Loranthus sp.
2
. Partial root parasite
c. Orabanche sp.
3
. Total stem parasite
d. Santalum sp.
4
. Partial stem parasite
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Why are parasitic plants called partial heterotrophic
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