GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Radish is a
A
bulb
B
conn
C
modified root
D
tuber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: The root of the radish is the modified root and is known as the fusiform root. This type of root has a tapering end part and the tapering top part. It forms a spindle-like shape. The middle part of the root is mostly swollen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The taproot formation of radish is mainly attributed to cell differentiation, division and expansion, which are regulated and promoted by certain specific signal transduction pathways and metabolism processes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Radish is a modified root which is also called the fusiform root.

Detailed explanation-4: -Radish roots are called fusiform roots because, the roots of this plant store food which gives the root a spindle shaped appearance. Fusiform means spindle shaped.

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