Question

Angiosperm, to which the largest flowers belong, is

• A. total root parasite
• B. partial root parasite
• C. total stem parasite
• D. partial stem parasite.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To answer the question of which type of angiosperm has the largest flowers and is termed as a total root parasite, we need to consider certain facts about parasitic plants.

Explanation:

• Parasitic plants are those that derive some or all of their nutritional requirements from another living plant.
• These can be classified based on the part of the host they invade (stem or root) and the extent of their dependence on the host (total or partial).
• Total root parasites: These parasitic plants completely depend on their host plant for nutrition and attach primarily to the roots of the host plant.

Example:

• The example of such a parasitic plant is Rafflesia. Rafflesia is known for producing the largest flowers in the world.

Conclusion:

Rafflesia, a total root parasite, is indeed an angiosperm with the largest flowers. Therefore, the correct answer is total root parasite.