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Which of the following is a total root parasite?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Plant Parasitism
	**Related Topics**: Total Parasite, Root Parasite, Stem Parasite
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant nutrition and parasitism
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Question asks for a total root parasite.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the definition of a total root parasite: A plant that obtains all its nutrients and water from the roots of another plant.
	2. Identify which of the given options are known to be parasitic and whether they are root parasites.
	3. Determine which of those identified are total parasites.
	4.  Select the correct option based on the defined criteria.

## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Cuscuta is a total stem parasite.
[B] ✓: Rafflesia is a total root parasite.
[C] :x: Santalum is a partial root parasite.
[D] :x: Striga is a partial root parasite.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing total and partial parasites. [How to avoid]: Understand the difference: total parasites rely entirely on the host, while partial parasites can photosynthesize to some extent.
		2.[Error 2]:  Not knowing the specific parasitic nature of each plant. [How to avoid]: Study the characteristics of common parasitic plants.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Remember that Rafflesia is famous for being a large, unusual flower that is parasitic on roots.
		2.  Use flashcards to memorize the parasitic nature of common plant parasites.

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Cuscuta

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The correct Option is "Rafflesia"

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Santalum

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Striga

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