AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Fibrous roots are thin, spreading roots that grow horizontally just below the soil surface. Fibrous roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals from the top layer of the soil. Many plants have fibrous roots, including grasses and most other types of herbaceous (nonwoody) plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fibrous root system is the opposite of a taproot system. It is usually formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fibrous roots are thin, with root hairs, and their function is mainly absorption of plant nutrients and water from soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lateral roots: Lateral roots grow outwards right under the soil surface. They absorb a lot of water and nutrients as well as anchoring the tree.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thin, branched roots that arise from the base of the stem are known as fibrous roots. Grasses and monocotyledons are characterised by the presence of fibrous roots.