Which Statement About Parasitic Plants Is True

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about parasitic plants is true?

• A) They are not considered true plants.
• B) Parasitic plants that photosynthesize are called holoparasites.
• C) Hemiparasites are usually pale in color.
• D) They are not pollenated.
• E) Some parasitic plants use haustoria to tap into their host.

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