Q. No.Roots that arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle are called _________ roots, and they often provide _________ for the plant.
1. adventitious, support
2. tap, nutrients
3. fibrous, water
4. lateral, reproduction
1. adventitious, support
2. tap, nutrients
3. fibrous, water
4. lateral, reproduction
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A fibrous root system is typically observed in:
| 1. | Dicot plants |
| 2. | Plants growing in dry regions |
| 3. | Monocots such as wheat |
| 4. | Plants with taproots |
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Unlike stems, roots produce
| 1. | nodes and internodes |
| 2. | root caps and internodes |
| 3. | axillary buds and root hairs |
| 4. | root caps and root hairs |
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The roots shown in diagram are
| 1. | Adventitious root system |
| 2. | Fibrous root system |
| 3. | Tap root system |
| 4. | All of these |
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The roots shown in diagram are
| 1. | Adventitious root system |
| 2. | Fibrous root system |
| 3. | Tap root system |
| 4. | All of these |
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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between roots and stems?
| 1. | Roots bear nodes and internodes, while stems do not. |
| 2. | Roots develop from the radicle of the embryo, while stems develop from the plumule. |
| 3. | Stems are typically positively geotropic, while roots are negatively geotropic. |
| 4. | Stems have root hairs for absorption, while roots do not. |
Subtopic: Morphology of Roots | Morphology of Stems |
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What are adventitious roots and what is their primary function?
| 1. | Roots that grow from the stem and are used for photosynthesis. |
| 2. | Roots that grow from the leaves and help in propagation. |
| 3. | Roots that grow from parts of the plant other than the radicle and help in support. |
| 4. | Roots that grow directly from the seed and absorb nutrients. |
Subtopic: Morphology of Roots |
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In tap root system, roots arise from
| 1. | Radicle |
| 2. | Coleoptile |
| 3. | Plumule |
| 4. | Base of the stem or internode |
Subtopic: Morphology of Roots |
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Consider the given two statements:
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
| Statement I: | The tap root system is typical of dicotyledonous plants. |
| Statement II: | The fibrous root system is commonly found in monocotyledonous plants. |
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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The root cap:
1. Absorbs water and minerals
2. Protects the root apical meristem
3. Stores food
4. Synthesizes growth hormones
1. Absorbs water and minerals
2. Protects the root apical meristem
3. Stores food
4. Synthesizes growth hormones
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