What type of root system is characterized by a single main root with smaller lat

Practice Questions

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What type of root system is characterized by a single main root with smaller lateral roots?
  1. Fibrous root system
  2. Taproot system
  3. Adventitious root system
  4. Modified root system

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of root system is characterized by a single main root with smaller lateral roots?
  • Step 1: Understand that a root system is how a plant's roots are organized.
  • Step 2: Identify the two main types of root systems: taproot and fibrous.
  • Step 3: Recognize that a taproot system has one main root that is thicker and longer.
  • Step 4: Note that smaller roots, called lateral roots, grow off the main root.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the type of root system with a single main root and smaller lateral roots is called a taproot system.
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