Which of the following is a large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally?

Taproot

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Fibrous root

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Hard roots

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Solution

The correct option is A
Taproot

Taproots are those which have the main root. Smaller roots called lateral roots are also present. Eg: carrot.

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Q. Which of the following combination of features would you observe in grass? Explain.
(a) Parallel venation and fibrous root.
(b) Parallel venation and taproot.
(c) Reticulate venation and fibrous root.
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Question 1

Which of the following combination of features would you observe in grass?
(a) Parallel venation and fibrous root.
(b) Parallel venation and taproot.
(c) Reticulate venation and fibrous root.
(d) Reticulate venation and taproot.

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(A) Taproot
(B) Fibrous root
(C) Both A & B types
(D) None of these

Q. Assertion :

Fibrous root system consists of large number of fine, fibrous roots developing from the base of the stem.

Reason: Fibrous root system is found in dicots only.

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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Which of the following is a large, central, and dominant root from which other roots sprout laterally?

The correct option is A Taproot Taproots are those which have the main root. Smaller roots called lateral roots are also present. Eg: carrot.

The correct option is A
Taproot

Taproots are those which have the main root. Smaller roots called lateral roots are also present. Eg: carrot.