Question 8

Is it possible for you to find out whether a plant has taproot or fibrous roots by looking at the impression of its leaf on a sheet of paper?

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Yes, by looking at the impression, we can know the type of venation and hence, the root system.

If a plant has parallel venation, then the root would be a fibrous root.

If the plant has reticulate venation, then the root would be a tap root.

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Question 8 Is it possible for you to find out whether a plant has taproot or fibrous roots by looking at the impression of its leaf on a sheet of paper?

Yes, by looking at the impression, we can know the type of venation and hence, the root system. If a plant has parallel venation, then the root would be a fibrous root. If the plant has reticulate venation, then the root would be a tap root.

Question 8

Is it possible for you to find out whether a plant has taproot or fibrous roots by looking at the impression of its leaf on a sheet of paper?

Yes, by looking at the impression, we can know the type of venation and hence, the root system.

If a plant has parallel venation, then the root would be a fibrous root.

If the plant has reticulate venation, then the root would be a tap root.