Question

Which among the following is incorrect about root system in carrot?

(a) In carrot, roots are edible

(b) They adopt fibrous root system

(c) Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system

(d) In this root system, one primary root present grows deep into soil and many secondary roots grow along the sides of the primary roots

I have been asked this question in an international level competition.

My query is from Flowering Plants Morphology in chapter Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) They adopt fibrous root system

Explanation: In carrot, roots are edible. They adopt fibrous root system. Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system. In this root system, one primary root present grows deep into soil and many secondary roots grow along the sides of the primary roots.