NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 6
Question: Which of the following is responsible for peat formation? [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) Marchantia
B) Riccia
C) Funaria
D) Sphagnum
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Peat is mainly an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter and Sphagnum accumulations can store water, since both living and dead plants can hold large quantities of water and living matter (like meat egges) for long distance transport inside their cells hence, it is responsible for peat formation.
