AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

ROOTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are two main types of root systems:tap root and fibrous root system. They are also called ____ roots.
A
true
B
false
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happy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The different types of root systems are: Taproots. Fibrous roots. Adventitious roots.

Detailed explanation-2: -Taproots and fibrous roots are the two main types of root systems. In a taproot system, a main root grows vertically downward with a few lateral roots. Fibrous root systems arise at the base of the stem, where a cluster of roots forms a dense network that is shallower than a taproot.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main types of root systems. Dicots have a tap root system, while monocots have a fibrous root system, which is also known as an adventitious root system. A tap root system has a main root that grows down vertically, from which many smaller lateral roots arise.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plants have three types of root systems: 1.) taproot, with a main taproot that is larger and grows faster than the branch roots; 2.) fibrous, with all roots about the same size; 3.) adventitious, roots that form on any plant part other than the roots.

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