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Which of the following is a total root parasite?

Options

  1. ACuscuta
  2. BRafflesia
  3. CSantalum
  4. DMonotrapa

Correct answer

B. Rafflesia

Step-by-step solution

Rafflesia is a total root parasite, which remains attached to the roots of the host plants and derives all of its nutritions from them. Cuscuta (dodder or amarbel) is a total stem parasite, while Santalum album (sandal wood) is a partial root parasite.

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