Internal Morphology of the Root (Dicot)

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Which type of roots are associated with fungal hyphae for the absorption of water and minerals?

  • Respiratory roots
  • Reproductive roots
  • Epiphytic roots
  • Saprophytic roots (correct)

Which specialized roots are also known as hygroscopic roots and grow on the trunk and branches of trees?

  • Stilt roots
  • Parasitic roots
  • Prop roots
  • Epiphytic roots (correct)

Which type of roots grow on other plants and depend partially or totally on the host plant for nutrients?

  • Reproductive roots
  • Parasitic roots (correct)
  • Epiphytic roots
  • Respiratory roots

Which type of roots help in gas exchange and are found above the ground?

<p>Respiratory roots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of specialized roots arise from the aerial branches of trees and provide additional support?

<p>Prop roots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of specialized roots give additional support to plants by developing obliquely from the lower nodes of the stem?

<p>Stilt roots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of specialized roots have buds that can grow into a new plant?

<p>Reproductive roots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of specialized root system acts as the main root system for epiphytic plants?

<p>Epiphytic roots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialized root type absorbs moisture using velamen?

<p>Epiphytic Roots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialized root type depends partially or totally on the host plant for nutrients?

<p>Parasitic roots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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