STANDARDBotany-Morphology of Flowering Plants
STANDARD Botany Root System MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
The roots that originate from the base of the stem are
A
fibrous roots
B
primary roots
C
prop roots
D
lateral roots
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short-lived and replaced by many roots originating from the stem base, forming the fibrous root system, e.g., wheat.
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