Types of Roots in Plants

Which of the following is a type of root in plants?

• Tertiary root

• Primary root

• Bud root

• Leaf root

Which term refers to a root that develops from any part of a plant except the radicle?

• Primary root

• Bud root

• Secondary root

• Leaf root

Which type of root system is depicted as 'A' in the diagram?

• Fibrous

• Taproots

• Storage root

• Aerial roots

What type of root system is shown as 'B' in the diagram?

• Fibrous

• Taproots

• Storage root

• Aerial roots

Identify the root system labeled as 'C' in the diagram.

• Fibrous

• Taproots

• Storage root

• Aerial roots

What is a characteristic feature of fibrous roots?

• They have a single, thick primary root.

• They are usually deep in the soil.

• They form clumps of very thin roots.

• They are visible above the soil.

Which of the following statements is true about fibrous roots?

• They have a well-defined primary root.

• They are typically found deep within the soil.

• They are usually shallow in the soil.

• They consist of a few thick roots.

What is the characteristic feature of taproots?

• They are shallow and spread wide

• They grow horizontally

• They typically grow very deep into the soil profile

• They are fibrous and thin

What branches from the primary root in taproots?

• Tertiary roots

• Many secondary roots

• Leaf shoots

• Flowers

Which of the following best describes the primary root in taproots?

• Small and fibrous

• Large and descending

• Horizontal and branching

• Thin and superficial