Question

Submerged hydrophytes have commonly dissected leaves for
A. Decreasing surface area
B. Increasing surface area
C. Reducing effect of water currents
D. increasing number of stomata

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Plants with both submerged and floating or emerged leaves show heterophylly or occurrence of more than one type of leaves. The leaves below below water are narrow and with cut or dissected margins to reduce effect of water current and leaves which are above water on broader and with entire margine.