Multiple choice

Which of the following plants does not contain taproot?

  1. Carrot

  2. Radish

  3. Turnip

  4. Sweet potato
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sweet potato has adventitious roots that swell to store food, not a true taproot. Carrot, radish, and turnip all have taproots - single main roots that grow downward with lateral roots, which is the classic taproot system.

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