Tap roots have a main root and _________ emerging from it.

parallel roots

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lateral roots

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vertical roots

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side roots

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Solution

The correct option is B 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.

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