A plant species adapted to waterlogged conditions exhibits aerenchyma formation in its roots. Which of the following BEST explains the adaptive advantage of this anatomical modification?
Increases root surface area for enhanced water absorption
Provides structural support to prevent root collapse in saturated soil
Facilitates oxygen transport to submerged root tissues, enabling aerobic respiration
Stores excess water for use during periods of drought
Related Questions
Select the correct statements. I. From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells from root hairs. II. Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora. III. Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree. IV. Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I and IV
II and III
Roots that develop from parts of the plant other than the radicle are termed:
Adventitious
Tap roots
Fibrous roots
Primary roots
What is the primary function of the root cap?
Absorbing water
Anchoring the plant
Storing food
Protecting the root apical meristem
The primary function of pneumatophores in mangrove plants is:
Water absorption
Nutrient uptake
Anchorage
Gaseous exchange
Viscum is a
Total root parasite
Total stem parasite
Partial root parasite
Partial stem parasite
Which of the following is a total root parasite?
Cuscuta
Rafflesia
Santalum
Striga
Region of root present just above the root cap is called the region of
Cell Division
Elongation
Maturation
Absorption
At the two ends of the embryonical axis
Radicle is present
Plumule is present
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Plants with produce characteristic pneumatophores and show vivipary belong to
Hydrophytes
Mesophytes
Halophytes
psammophytes
In a dicot root, the central vascular cylinder is surrounded by:
Endodermis
Pericycle
Cortex
Epidermis
