Question

13. Aquatic plants show heterophily due to
(a) Adaptation
(b) Inheritance
(c) symbiosis
(d) presence of mucus on surface
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Answer 1

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Aquatic plants show hetrophilly due to adaptation.

It can be of two types Environmental or developmental

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Answer 2

Aquatic plant are heterophily due to key factor called adaptation.

EXPLANATION:

Many plant can change their leaf morpjology in response to external changes which is termed as heterophily. This commonly found in land plants. It is found to be adaptive mechanism because it allows the plant to adjust to various environmental condition.  

Various research done shows that this process is regulated by controlled production of phytohormones like auxins (Indole acetic acid), ethylene, giberellins.