NEET Botany Root MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about root systems is correct?
Adventitious roots can arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle.
Fibrous roots are the primary root system in dicotyledonous plants.
The tap root system is characterized by a large number of short-lived roots.
Root hairs primarily function to anchor the plant in the soil.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Adventitious roots arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle, as mentioned in the NCERT context. The other statements are incorrect interpretations of root characteristics.
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