Question

Which of the following statements are true?

• A. A single tuberous root is produced while fasciculated roots arise in a cluster from the base of the stem
• B. Tuberous roots arise in a cluster from the base of the stem while fasciculated roots are single
• C. Sweet potato is an example of a tuberous root and Dahlia is an example of fasciculated roots
• D. Sweet potato is an example of a fasciculated root and Dahlia is an example of a tuberous root

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A A single tuberous root is produced while fasciculated roots arise in a cluster from the base of the stem
C Sweet potato is an example of a tuberous root and Dahlia is an example of fasciculated roots

Adventitious roots are modified for storage. They may be tuberous, fasciculated, beaded, etc. Tuberous roots are swollen, irregularly shaped tubers which arise singly from each node. Sweet potato is a kind of tuberous root. Fasciculated roots arise in clusters from the base of the stem as in Dahlia.