Question

Which among the following is incorrect about modifications in adventitious roots for food storage?

(a) Tuberous roots are those roots that are swollen and don’t have any specific shape

(b) Tuberous roots are found in plants like sweet potato

(c) Slender roots with swollen apex are found in Dahlia

(d) Fasciculated roots are those that have tubercles at the stem base

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Slender roots with swollen apex are found in Dahlia

Explanation: Tuberous roots are those roots that are swollen and don’t have any specific shape. These are found in plants like sweet potato. Slender roots with swollen apex are found in Dahlia. Fasciculated roots are those that have tubercles at the stem base.