Question

Identify the type of roots shown in the images below.

• A. A - Tap, B - Fibrous
• B. A - Fibrous, B - Lateral
• C. A - Tap, B - Lateral
• D. A - Fibrous, B - Tuberous

Answer 1

The correct option is D A - Fibrous, B - Tuberous

• In some plants, the main root becomes thick and has thin rootlets emerging from it. The main thick root is known as tap root. The thin rootlets arising from tap roots are known as lateral roots.
• In some plants, small hair-like roots are found arising from the base of the stem. The small hair like roots are known as fibrous roots. In fibrous roots having plants, there is no main root.
• Some plants like radish, carrot, beetroot store food materials in their roots. The bulged out roots of these plants are known as tuberous roots.