Question

Primary roots and its branches constitutes to

• A. Adventitious root system
• B. Tap root system
• C. Fibrous roots
• D. Seminal roots

Answer 1

The correct option is B Tap root system

A. Adventitious roots are the roots which are produced from other plant parts like stems, leaves etc.

B. Taproot system is the root system where the root develops from the radicle producing primary roots and its branches secondary roots. Here the radicle persists.

C. Fibrous roots are the roots which are short and appear as a bunch when the radicle is absent.

D. Seminal roots are temporary roots which are present during ungerminated caryopsis.

So, the correct answer is 'Tap root system'.