The thick main root of the tap root system is known as:
A
secondary
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B
extra
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C
fibrous
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D
primary
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Solution
The correct option is D primary A taproot system is one in which the primary root becomes the main root of the plant. The main root bears many side branches called secondary roots. The taproot system occurs in dicot plants.