Root System Functions in Pharmaceutical Botany Quiz
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Which type of root system is characterized by a taproot and lateral roots?

  • Fibrous root system
  • Adventitious root system
  • Plastic root system
  • Taproot system (correct)

    • Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the root system?

  • Production of hormones
  • Production of food through photosynthesis (correct)
  • Anchoring the plant firmly to a substrate
  • Water and mineral absorption

    • Which of the following plants has a taproot system?

  • Cassava
  • Sorrel
  • Radish (correct)
  • Mistletoe

    • What is the additional function of fleshy taproots, such as carrots and beets?

    <p>Carbohydrate storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of root system is characterized by roots spreading horizontally and producing shoot buds?

    <p>Fibrous root system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of root system is characterized by a taproot and lateral roots?

    <p>Taproot system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants has a taproot system?

    <p>Carrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lateral roots?

    <p>Anchoring the plant firmly to a substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of root system is characterized by roots growing out of the trunk and hardening into sharp spines?

    <p>Adventitious root system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional function of plastic roots?

    <p>Modifying roots to attack other plants and draw water and nutrients out of them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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