The _______ is the differentiated primary root that is thick and grows straight down deep into the soil. A few lateral roots grow off of this main root.

tap root

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lateral root

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fibrous root

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A tap root
The taproot is the differentiated primary root that is thick and grows straight down deep into the soil. A few lateral roots grow off of this main root

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