Multiple choice

Match list I (Parasites) with list II (Type) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II
A. Cascuta sp. 1. Total root parasite
B. Loranthus sp. 2. Partial root parasite
C. Orabanche sp. 3. Total stem parasite
D. Santalum sp. 4. Partial stem parasite

  1. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3

  2. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3

  3. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2

  4. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cuscuta (dodder) is a total stem parasite (3) that completely lacks chlorophyll. Loranthus is a partial stem parasite (4). Orobanche (broomrape) is a total root parasite (1). Santalum (sandalwood) is a partial root parasite (2).

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