Question

Which of the following root is modified to provide mechanical support?

• A. Prop root
• B. Sucking root
• C. Breathing root
• D. Epiphytic root

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prop root

Certain roots are modified to give mechanical support to plants and trees. These can either arise from nodes in cluster at the base of them stem like in maize or sugarcane or they can arise from nodes and internodes like in betel plants for climbing. They can also arise from horizontal branches of trees to provide mechanical support like prop roots in banyan trees.