Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct for roots?
A
Banyan tree has a fibrous root system.
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B
Roots of money plant grow above the ground.
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C
Roots anchor the plants firmly to the soil.
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D
Roots of carrot and radish store food.
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Solution
The correct option is D Roots of carrot and radish store food.
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
Roots provide anchorage to the plant and holds the soil firmly.
Roots of some plants like carrot, radish and beet roots also store food.
Money plant is a climber and has a thin, long and weak stem which can not stand upright. It has special kinds of roots called aerial roots, which fixes it to the support.
Large trees like the banyan tree have a tap root system.