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Which of the following plant is/are known for their edible root?
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The correct option is D All of the above
In some plants, roots get modified for storage and are of mainly four types:-A)Conical roots -Roots get swollen at the base and taper gradually to the apex giving the shape of the cone.
Ex- carrot.
B)Napiform roots-Globular or spherical shape. the basal portion is much swollen which suddenly tapers towards the apex giving the apex a top-shaped appearance.
Ex- turnip, and beet.
C)Tuberous roots -These are adventitious roots swollen without any definite shape.Ex- sweet potato and tapioca
*Fusiform roots -This is one of the types of root which is utilized as a food. Swollen at the middle and narrow toward both ends.
Ex- radish.
So the correct option is D, 'All of the above.'
In some plants, roots get modified for storage and are of mainly four types:-
A)Conical roots -Roots get swollen at the base and taper gradually to the apex giving the shape of the cone.
Ex- carrot.
B)Napiform roots-Globular or spherical shape. the basal portion is much swollen which suddenly tapers towards the apex giving the apex a top-shaped appearance.
Ex- turnip, and beet.
C)Tuberous roots -These are adventitious roots swollen without any definite shape.
Ex- carrot.
B)Napiform roots-Globular or spherical shape. the basal portion is much swollen which suddenly tapers towards the apex giving the apex a top-shaped appearance.
Ex- turnip, and beet.
C)Tuberous roots -These are adventitious roots swollen without any definite shape.
Ex- sweet potato and tapioca
*Fusiform roots -This is one of the types of root which is utilized as a food. Swollen at the middle and narrow toward both ends.
Ex- radish.
So the correct option is D, 'All of the above.'
Ex- radish.
So the correct option is D, 'All of the above.'
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