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What is the root that develops from the radicle of an embryo during seed germination known as?
What is the root that develops from the radicle of an embryo during seed germination known as?
Which type of plants commonly exhibit the tap root system?
Which type of plants commonly exhibit the tap root system?
What do you call a root that develops from any part other than the radicle?
What do you call a root that develops from any part other than the radicle?
Which type of root system is also known as a fibrous root system?
Which type of root system is also known as a fibrous root system?
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In which plants does the radicle not last long and equal-sized roots arise from the base of the stem?
In which plants does the radicle not last long and equal-sized roots arise from the base of the stem?
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What are roots called when they have to perform special functions and develop structural changes?
What are roots called when they have to perform special functions and develop structural changes?
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Which type of roots develop along internodes and exude a sticky substance to attach to walls without damaging them?
Which type of roots develop along internodes and exude a sticky substance to attach to walls without damaging them?
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What is the specialized microscopic sucking roots developed by parasitic plants to absorb nourishment from the host?
What is the specialized microscopic sucking roots developed by parasitic plants to absorb nourishment from the host?
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Which type of roots are highly inflated and spongy, providing buoyancy to aquatic herbs?
Which type of roots are highly inflated and spongy, providing buoyancy to aquatic herbs?
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Which plant is mentioned as an example of a total parasite with leafless yellow stems and haustoria that penetrate the vascular strand of the host?
Which plant is mentioned as an example of a total parasite with leafless yellow stems and haustoria that penetrate the vascular strand of the host?
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Which type of roots are produced by epiphytic plants growing on huge trees in dense rainforests to absorb moisture from the air?
Which type of roots are produced by epiphytic plants growing on huge trees in dense rainforests to absorb moisture from the air?
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What is the function of plank roots often seen at the base of large trees?
What is the function of plank roots often seen at the base of large trees?
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What type of roots are produced by halophytes to overcome the problem of waterlogged soil?
What type of roots are produced by halophytes to overcome the problem of waterlogged soil?
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What is the main characteristic of pneumatophores or respiratory roots?
What is the main characteristic of pneumatophores or respiratory roots?
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Which type of root provides additional support to the plant body?
Which type of root provides additional support to the plant body?
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What is the name given to a cluster of roots that arise from one point and become thick and fleshy due to food storage?
What is the name given to a cluster of roots that arise from one point and become thick and fleshy due to food storage?
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Which plant species exhibit fasciculated tuberous roots?
Which plant species exhibit fasciculated tuberous roots?
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What feature distinguishes moniliform roots from other types of roots?
What feature distinguishes moniliform roots from other types of roots?
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