Multiple choice

Which of the following adaptations is/are there in floating plants?

a. Poorly developed root hair b. Thin and flexible stem c. Long and thin leaves

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct. Both these adaptations have been made by floating plants, such as water lily. Floating plants like water lily have poorly developed roots and root hair as water is not a problem to them. Floating plants have a thin and flexible stem so that they can sway and bend with the water movements and pressure.

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