MCQ
Viscum is:
- APartial root parasite
- BPartial stem parasite
- CTotal root parasite
- DTotal stem parasite
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Answer
- Partial stem parasite
Explanation:
Viscum album (commonly called as mistletoe) is a partial stem parasite. It is capable of photosynthesizing and manufacturing its own food. It is a hemiparasite on several species of trees, from which it draws water and nutrients. It is also a flavoring agent and it is used to cure respiratory and circulatory disorders.
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