AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between taproots and fibrous roots?
A
Taproots take in water and fibrous roots do not
B
Taproot anchor the plant in the ground and fibrous roots do not
C
Taproots take in water/nutrients and fibrous roots do not
D
Taproots have one main root and fibrous roots do not
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Taproot consists of the one, long main root, where secondary, tertiary and rootlets are visible. Even the primary root is very thick as compared to other roots (Carrot, Radish). Whereas fibrous oradventitious roots contains short-lived roots, which are shallow and the growth can be either underground or aerial.

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