AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -1: The carrot vegetable we eat is the taproot of a carrot plant. The large, central root (what we call a carrot) is a taproot and has many much smaller lateral roots that emerge from the sides.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two sorts of root systems anchor the plant to the soil. The two systems are examples of genuine roots which develop from the radicle of the plant embryo. Plants like carrots and radish exhibit a tap root system, while grass and coconut trees have fibrous root systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carrots have a taproot system. It is a root vegetable even if its leaves and stems could also be eaten. Its taproot is the part of the plant that is most eaten when it has grown long and conical.

Detailed explanation-4: -A taproot refers to the presence of a large single root growing downward from the base of the plant. Taproots often have smaller hair-like roots that emerge from the central root. Some examples of plants with taproots include dandelions, carrots, parsnips, and beets.