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
Which region of the root is responsible for the increase in root length?
Root cap
Root hair zone
Zone of elongation
Zone of maturation
Stilt roots are present in
Maize
Sugarcane
Banyan
Rhizophora
In a dicot root, the central vascular cylinder is surrounded by:
Endodermis
Pericycle
Cortex
Epidermis
The main function of the root system is:
Food storage only
Anchorage and absorption
Reproduction only
Photosynthesis
A plant which lives on another plant but do not take food or anything from plant is called
Endophyte
Epiphyte
Parasite
Host
Clinging roots are found in
Orchids
Trapa
Podostemon
Screw Pine
What is the primary function of the root cap?
Absorbing water
Anchoring the plant
Storing food
Protecting the root apical meristem
At root tip, number of divisions to produce 100 cells, is
6
7
9
100
The smallest Angiospermic flower is
Wolffia
Ranunculus
Rafflesia
Stellaria
Respiratory roots are found in
Rhizopus
Orchids
Vallisneria
Mangrove plants
