Question

Which among the following is incorrect about adventitious root system?

(a) Adventitious roots when buried in soil grows into new roots

(b) These roots provide additional anchoring to a plant

(c) These are the roots that grow from parts that are other than the radicle

(d) Adventitious roots are present in Turnip

I got this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The query is from Flowering Plants Morphology in division Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) Adventitious roots are present in Turnip

Easy explanation: Adventitious roots when buried in soil grow into new roots. These roots provide additional anchoring to a plant. These are the roots that grow from parts that are other than the radicle. Adventitious roots are present in banyan tree.