Assimilatory (Photosynthetic) roots a characterisc of

Options

A. Trapa and Tinospora
B. Taeniophyllum and Podostemon
C. Both correct
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

Assimilatory roots develop chlorophyll and become photosynthetic. They synthesise carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water in presence of light. E.g.: Tinospora, Taeniophyllum, Podostemon, Trapa etc.