NURSING ANM AND GNM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dodder is an example of
A
autotroph
B
saprotroph
C
parasite
D
host
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cuscuta spp. (dodder) is a plant parasite that connects to the vasculature of host plants to extract water, nutrients, and even macromolecules. It is the only parasitic plant in the family Convolvulaceae, and is closely related to the morning glory and sweet potato.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is dodder? Dodder is the name of several species of parasitic plants that are widely distributed in North America and Europe. Plants parasitized by dodder include alfalfa, carrots, onions, potatoes, cranberries, a variety of herbaceous and woody ornamentals, and many weed species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cuscuta (/kʌsˈkjuːtə/), commonly known as dodder or amarbel, is a genus of over 201 species of yellow, orange, or red (rarely green) parasitic plants.

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