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Q. Amarbel is an example of

  • (A) Parasite
  • (B) Host
  • (C) Autotroph
  • (D) Saprotroph
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

Amarbel (genus Cuscuta) is a parasitic plant.

(A) Parasite — Correct
Amarbel lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis, so it attaches to other plants (hosts) to draw water and nutrients, making it a parasite.

(B) Host — Incorrect
The host is the plant that the parasite attaches to and draws nutrients from. Amarbel itself is the parasite, not the host.

(C) Autotroph — Incorrect
Autotrophs produce their own food via photosynthesis (like green plants). Amarbel cannot photosynthesize because it lacks chlorophyll.

(D) Saprotroph — Incorrect
Saprotrophs obtain nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter (like fungi or some bacteria). Amarbel feeds on living plants, not dead material.

Final Answer: (A) Parasite

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