Question

Which of these statements are correct about taproots?

• A. It consists of a single main root.
• B. Lateral branches of roots emerge from the main root.
• C. Main root and lateral roots are similar in size.
• D. Wheat and rice have taproot system.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A It consists of a single main root.
B Lateral branches of roots emerge from the main root.

A taproot system consists of a single main root. Lateral branches of roots emerge from the main root. These lateral branches are smaller in size than the main root. Common examples of plants which have a taproot system are beetroot and carrot.