Types of Roots

Q. Difference between Nodes and internodes

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Distinguish between parasitic roots and epiphytic roots. Give examples.

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What are middle lamellae?

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Which part of the plant shows positive phototropism?

1. Xylem

2. Stem

3. Root

4. Bark

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If a plant is girdled, which part dies first?

1. Leaves

2. Stem

3. Roots

4. None of these

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Where is Middle Lamella present?

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What is middle lamella made up of?

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Is maize a tap root?

Q. What is internode?

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Define Parasitic roots , reproductive

roots and prop roots

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Which of the following plants have/has an underground stem?

1. Respiration

2. Transpiration

3. Photosynthesis

4. None of these

Q. Which among the following is a mismatched pair of plant and its edible part?

1. Potato - stem
2. Spinach - leaf
3. Carrot - root
4. Sweet potato - stem

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Is sugarcane a tap root?

Q. How is banana stem eaten?

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Why is rhizophore not a true root?

Q. Giving examples, differentiate between the following :
a) Tap root and fibrous root.
b) Simple leaf and compound leaf.
c) Parallel venation and reticulate venation.

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What is middle lamella involved in?

Q. During seed germination, what is the direction of growth of shoot and root?

1. Both shoot and root grow upwards.
2. Both root and shoot grow downwards.
3. Shoot grows upwards and root grows downwards.
4. Shoot grows downwards and root grows upwards.

Q. Choose the correct statements regarding roots.

1. Roots help in absorption of sunlight.
2. Tap root system is found in wheat.
3. Fibrous root system is present in grasses.
4. Roots anchor the plant to the soil.

Q. The central axis of the shoot system is called___ .

Q. Which of the following are the parts of the stem?

1. Node
2. Axil
3. Internode
4. Bud

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In some plants, roots do not have any main root but all the roots are similar. Give some examples of such fibrous roots.

Q. Write two examples of plants with fibrous roots.

Q. Draw the figure of a plant to show the parts, namely, the root, stem and leaves in it. [Textbook Question - 7]

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How does cytokinin regulate the cell cycle?

Q. Write a short note on the fibrous root system? [3 marks]

Q. Distinguish between parasitic and epiphytic roots.

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What are two examples where taproots can be seen?

Q. Which of the following statements are false for the root system shown in the given figure?
(i) It is a fibrous root system.
(ii) The main root from which branches arise is called the tap root.
(iii) It is a tap root system.
(iv) Examples of this type of root system are pea, wheat, banana and turnip.

1. (i) and (ii) only
2. (iii) and (iv) only
3. (i) and (iv) only
4. (ii) and (iv) only

Q. How is water absorbed by root hairs in plants? Explain.