Question

Identify the differences between the two root systems given below

Answer 1

Root:

The root is part of the plant that grows underwater, Root absorbs water and minerals in plants.

Root systems: Two types of root systems are found in plants: taproot system and fibrous root system.

In the picture given above A is the taproot system and B is the fibrous root system.

Tap root system	Fibrous root system
Plants with a taproot system are made up of a single primary root from which other roots arise	Plants with fibrous root systems have clusters of roots arising from the base of the stem and are of equal length.
It is mainly found in dicots	It is mainly found in monocots
For example, mustard, sunflower and mango.	For example, grass and maize

Final answer: A is the tap root system and B is the fibrous root system.