Tap roots have a main root and _________ emerging from it.
A
Parallel roots
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B
Vertical roots
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C
Lateral roots
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Lateral roots The tap root system has one main root, which is short lived hence smaller roots called lateral roots/secondary roots emerge from it.