Taproot has a main root which bears many side branches called _________

fibrous roots

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primary roots

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secondary roots

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extra roots

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Solution

The correct option is C
secondary roots

Taproot has a main root which bears many side branches called secondary roots. They are also called lateral roots. The main root is called the primary root.

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Which of the following statements hold true for the root system shown in the given figure?

(i) It is a fibrous root system.

(ii) The branches that arise from the main root are called fibrous roots.

(iii) It is a tap root system.

(iv) Examples of this type of root system are pea, tulsi, radish, carrot and turnip.

Roots are of mainly:
(A) Taproot
(B) Fibrous root
(C) Both A & B types
(D) None of these

Roots developed from parts of the plant other than radicle are called

(a) Tap roots (b) fibrous roots (c) adventitious roots (d) nodular roots

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