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Types of Roots based on Physiological Functions Quiz

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What is the primary function of buttress roots?

To help the plant float in water

To provide additional support to the plant's stem (correct)

To enable the plant to climb

To absorb water and minerals from the soil

Which of the following is an example of a climbing root?

Water lily

Terminalia

Canna

Pothos (correct)

What is the primary function of contractile or pull roots?

To enable the plant to float in water

To provide additional support to the plant

To adjust the depth of the plant in the soil for water and mineral absorption (correct)

To form a symbiotic relationship with fungi

What is the meaning of the term 'mycorrhizae'?

A symbiotic relationship between a plant and a fungus Signup and view all the answers

How does the fungus in a mycorrhizal relationship benefit the plant?

By enhancing the plant's water and mineral ion uptake Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of floating roots?

To help the plant float in water Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots that help in gas exchange called?

Respiratory roots Signup and view all the answers

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

Saprophytic roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of haustorial roots?

Derive nutrients from a host plant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a plant with prop roots?

Sugarcane Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epiphytic roots?

Absorb moisture from the air Signup and view all the answers

In the mycorrhizal relationship, what is the role of the fungal hyphae?

Provide nutrients to the plant Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of storage roots?

To store reserve food materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of assimilatory roots?

To prepare food for the plants by photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Where does a second cambium (cork cambium) arise in woody plants?

Outside of the vascular cambium in the pericycle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of roots are also called epiphytic roots?

Aerial roots Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature that distinguishes protoxylem from metaxylem?

Size of cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of roots help plants absorb nutrients more efficiently by forming a symbiotic relationship with fungi?

Mycorrhizal roots Signup and view all the answers