WAEC Biology 2006 Question 34

Question 34

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following organisms is not considered as a parasitic plant?

  1. A.Cassytha
  2. B.Rhizopus
  3. C.Dodder
  4. D.Mistletoe
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Answer: B (Rhizopus)

Explanation

Rhizopus is a fungus that feeds saprophytically on dead matter; Cassytha, dodder and mistletoe are parasitic flowering plants.