Question

Which among the following is incorrect about the root?

(a) Radicle grows to form a primary root inside the soil

(b) From the primary roots grows the secondary roots from lateral surfaces

(c) Most of the monocotyledons adopt tap root system

(d) Adventitious roots are present in Banyan tree

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

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

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) From the primary roots grows the secondary roots from lateral surfaces

The explanation: Radicle grows to form a primary root inside the soil. Radicle grows to form a primary root inside the soil. Most of the dicotyledons adopt tap root system. Adventitious roots are present in Banyan tree.