NEET Biology question

X is a plant where roots are green and photosynthetic and plagiotropic, whereas Y is a plant where roots are non-green and negatively geotropic. Select the correct statement regarding plants X and Y.

(A)In X, tap roots are modified for photosynthesis, whereas in Y, adventitious roots are modified for respiration.
(B)A covering of cork is present in roots of X and Y.
(C)X could be a plant growing in an aquatic habitat, whereas Y could be *Sonneratia*.Correct
(D)X could be a plant growing in marshy places, whereas Y could be *Tinospora*.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Plant X, with green, photosynthetic, horizontally growing (plagiotropic) roots, is characteristic of aquatic plants such as *Trapa*. Plant Y, with non-green,

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