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
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Fibrous root system originates from the base of
Root
Stem
Leaves
Lamina
Pneumatophores are specialized aerial roots found in certain plants that grow in:
Desert regions
Mountain slopes
Grasslands
Swampy and intertidal areas
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
If a primary root continues to grow, the type of root system will be known as
Secondary
fibrous
tap
stilt
The root system growing near the base of the radical in monocots is
Haptera
Anchoring roots
Clinging roots
Seminal roots
Roots that develop from parts of the plant other than the radicle are termed:
Adventitious
Tap roots
Fibrous roots
Primary roots
Primary roots and its branches constitute the
Tap root system
Adventitious root system
Tertiary root system
Fibrous root system
Roots are absent in
Wolffia
Podostemon
Pistia
Lemna
The roots that emerge from the lower part of the stem, often near the soil surface, are known as:
Adventitious roots
Fibrous roots
Tap roots
Aerial roots
The root system growing near the base of the radical in monocots is
Haptera
Anchoring roots
Clinging roots
Seminal roots
