Multiple choice

In some plants, a main root grows almost vertically down into the soil and many branches and sub-branches come out from soil. What are such roots called?

  1. Adventitious roots

  2. Fibrous roots

  3. Tap roots

  4. Prop roots

  5. Climbing roots
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Explanation

In some plants, a main root grows almost vertically down into the soil and many branches and sub-branches come out from soil. Such roots are called tap roots.

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