Question

Betel has

• A. Respiratory roots
• B. Clinging roots
• C. Fleshy roots
• D. Photosynthetic roots

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Clinging roots

• Through Respiratory roots air enters and passes through the soft spongy tissue.
• Clinging roots are non-absorptive adventitious roots and found in climbers. They also hold the support firmly by forming claws as in Pothos, Betel, Black pepper, etc.
• The fleshy root of sweet potato is tuberous.
• Photosynthetic roots are green, aerial, adventitious roots that prepare food.
• Thus, the correct answer is option B.