Botany-Root

NEET Botany Root MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram showing a root system of a flowering plant. The main root is prominent and grows vertically downwards, with lateral roots branching off from it. Which type of root system does this represent?

Question diagram
A

Tap root system

B

Fibrous root system

C

Adventitious root system

D

Prop root system

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The tap root system is characterized by a main root growing downwards with lateral roots branching off, as seen in dicotyledonous plants like mustard.

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