Multiple choice

Chlorophyll is present in the roots of:

  1. pothos

  2. piper

  3. laranthus

  4. taeniophyllum
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Explanation

Taeniophyllum (a leafless orchid) contains chlorophyll in its aerial roots for photosynthesis, an unusual adaptation. Most roots lack chlorophyll entirely. Pothos, piper, and laranthus (likely typo for loranthus) are typical plants with chlorophyll only in stems and leaves.

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