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WAEC Biology 2009 Question 42

Question 42

Adaptation

Which of the following features is not an adaptation of plants to aquatic habitat?

  1. A.Breathing roots for entry of air
  2. B.Flowers raised above water for the purpose of pollination
  3. C.Spongy tissues containing gases for buoyancy
  4. D.Hairy structures on the leaves to reduce water loss
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Hairy structures on the leaves to reduce water loss)

Explanation

Water plants have plenty of water, so they don't need hairs to cut water loss; that is a desert-plant adaptation.