NEET Previous Year Question
Pinus seed cannot germinate and established without fungal association. This is because
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AIts embryo is immature
- BIt has obligate association with mycorrhizae
- CIt has very hard seed coat
- DIts seeds contain inhibitors that prevent germination
Correct answer: B
Solution
(b) Fungus associated with roots of Pinus increases minerals and water absorption for the plant by increasing surface area and in turn fungus gets food from plant. Therefore, mycorrhizal association is obligatory for Pinus seed germination.More Plant Kingdom PYQs
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