AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dicot plants have tap root system and fibrous root system is seen in monocots . Taproots have a main central root upon which, small, lateral roots called root hairs are attached. Mustard, carrot, beetroot, parsley, china rose and all dicotyledons are examples of taproot systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Taproot is an anchoring root growing vertically downwards. Taproots are the thick primary roots that normally grow straight down under the soil. Examples of plants possessing taproot are ficus, mango tree, banyan etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dicots have a tap root system, while monocots have a fibrous root system. A tap root system has a main root that grows down vertically, and from which many smaller lateral roots arise.

Detailed explanation-4: -Legumes (pea, beans, lentils, peanuts) daisies, mint, lettuce, tomato and oak are examples of dicots.