Question

Which among the following is incorrect about tap root and fibrous root?

(a) Tap root grows deep into the soil

(b) Fibrous root grows laterally

(c) In fibrous root system, one primary root and more than one secondary root is present

(d) Most of the dicotyledons adopt tap root system

The question was posed to me in homework.

Question is taken from Flowering Plants Morphology in portion Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) In fibrous root system, one primary root and more than one secondary root is present

Explanation: Tap root grows deep into the soil. Fibrous root grows laterally in the soil. In tap root system, one primary root and more than one secondary root is present. Most of the dicotyledons adopt tap root system.