Which adaptation minimizes the role of roots in water absorption for a particular plant group?
Specialized structures on leaves and stems for water absorption
Extensive root systems
Deep root penetration
Symbiotic relationships with fungi
Related Questions
Which of the following groups of plants are propagated through underground roots?
Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe
Ginger, potato, onion and zimikand
Pistia, Chrysanthemum and pineapple
Sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and Dahlia
Roots that develop from any part of the plant other than the radicle are called:
Tap roots
Fibrous roots
Adventitious roots
Primary roots
The main function (s) of root is
Absorption of water and minerals
To provide proper anchorage of plant
To store reserve food material and synthesis of plant growth regulators
All of the above
In maize and sugarcane, the supporting roots that arise from the lower nodes of the stem are:
Prop roots
Climbing roots
Stilt roots
Clinging roots
Root hairs are?
Endogenous
Multicellular
Protected by root cap
Unicellular and short lived
Haustoria are found in
Cuscuta
Vanda
Heritiera
Dahlia
Which statement is FALSE regarding the role of roots in water absorption?
Root hairs increase the surface area for water absorption.
Water moves into root hairs by osmosis.
The Casparian strip regulates water entry into the vascular cylinder.
Root hairs are modified xylem cells.
At root tip, number of divisions to produce 100 cells, is
6
7
9
100
(A) Fibrous root system is adventitious in origin
(R) All adventitious roots are fibrous
Both (A) and (B) are correct
Both (A) and (B) are incorrect
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is false but (R) is true
Roots that develop from parts of the plant other than the radicle are termed:
Adventitious
Tap roots
Fibrous roots
Primary roots
