Question

reason for cuscuta plant to perform parasitic nutrition a) absence of roots b) absence of chlorophyll c) having weak stem d) less absorption of water​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) absence of chlorophyll

Explanation:

Cuscuta plant is called a parasite because it does not have chlorophyll and absorbs food material from the host. In this process, it deprives the host of its valuable nutrients.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) absence of chlorophyll

Explanation:

Chlorophyll a major pigment in plants which helps in manufacturing of food for plants is absent in cuscuta plant so it uses parasitic mode of nutrition for completing it's requirement.