Different types of Roots

A plant can be divided into how many parts?

• 3

• 1

• 4

• 2

A potato grows underground but is considered a stem not a root. Why? Select the correct option.

• A potato grows underground but still it is considered as stem not root because the underground part of the stem gets thickened.

• A potato grows underground but still it is considered as stem because they wanted to be cool.

• A potato grows underground but still it is conswidered as stem not root because the unerground part of the stem gets thickened.

A fibrous root has many ________ and sub ________ with fiber like root hair.

_______ is a long and thick root which grows straight downwards into the ground.

Examples for Taproot

• Carrot

• Turnip

• Grass

• Wheat

The branches originate from the base of the stem and spread downwards in the ground. True or False

• True

• False

• Maybe

• I don't know

Examples for Fibrous Root

• Sugarcane

• Rice

• Barley

• Carrot

Functions of a Root

• Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and send them up into the stem and other parts of a plant

• Roots bind the soil and prevent soil erosion.

• Making food for the plant.

• Making Nectar.

Roots do not always grow under the ground. True or False

• True

• False

Roots which hang in the air are called

• Aerial Roots

• Propagating Roots

• Water- Storing Roots

• I don't know