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Which of the following roots have one main root called primary root?
a) taproots                           

b) fibrous roots
c) both                                  

d) none of them

a

Explanation:taproot, main root of a primary root system, growing vertically downward. Most dicotyledonous plants (see cotyledon), such as dandelions, produce taproots, and some, such as the edible roots of carrots and beets, are specialized for food storage.


Taproots are the main roots that grow …….
a) upward                                             

b) downward
c) sidewise                                            

d) everywhere

b

The branches of root which are arise from the side of the main root is……
a) primary root                    

b) secondary root
c) tertiary root                     

d) taproot

b

The branches of secondary roots are called…
a) primary root                    

b) fibrous root
c) tertiary root                   

d) taproot

c

Which of the following plants have tap roots?
a) herbs                                 

b) shrubs
c) trees                                  

d) all of these

d

Which of the following roots is thread like structures that spread out from the base of a stem of a plant?
a) primary root                    

b) secondary root
c) fibrous root                    

d) taproot

c

Explanation:A fibrous root system is the opposite of a taproot system. It is usually formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem. A fibrous root system is universal in monocotyledonous plants and ferns. The fibrous root systems look like a mat made out of roots when the tree has reached full maturity.