Hydrophytes

Which of the following is a true hydrophyte?

• Cactus

• Pine

• Water lily

• Fern

What is the function of aerenchyma in hydrophytes?

• Absorb minerals

• Prevent water loss

• Provide buoyancy

• Transport pollen

Where are stomata mostly found in floating leaves like the lotus?

• On the lower surface

• On the upper surface

• On both surface

• No stomata

What kind of cuticle is found in hydrophytes?

• Thick waxy cuticle

• No cuticle

• Thin or absent cuticle

• Hairy cuticle

Hydrophytes are adapted to live in?

• Dry desert

• Snow-covered regions

• Water or wet habitats

• Rocky mountains

Nelumbo nucifera is commonly known as?

• Water hyacinth

• Lotus

• Duckweed

• Seagrass

Which of the following is not hydrophyte adaptation?

• Floating leaves

• Aerenchyma

• Needle-shaped leaves

• Thin cuticle

Which of these plants is partially submerged in water and is still considered a hydrophyte?

• Water lily

• mangrove

• Cactus

• Banana

Which part of hydrophytes helps in gas exchange and buoyancy?

• Chloroplast

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Aerenchyma

Hydrophytes can only grow in freshwater environments.

• True

• False