Botany-Root
NEET Botany Root MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about root systems is correct?
A
The primary root is short-lived in monocots, giving rise to a fibrous root system.
B
Adventitious roots exclusively develop from the radicle of the plant.
C
All flowering plants have a tap root system.
D
Fibrous roots can only be found in dicotyledonous plants.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is indeed short-lived and is replaced by many roots originating from the base of the stem, forming a fibrous root system, as stated in the NCERT context.
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