Identify the incorrect statement:

1. At the root tip, hairs are found in the region of maturation
2. Prop roots are the supporting roots seen in maize and sugarcane
3. Respiratory roots, pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora growing in swampy areas
4. Adventitious roots in sweet potato get swollen and store food
Subtopic:  Morphology of Roots | Modification of Roots |
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In general, the functions of the root system of a plant would include all the following except:
1. Absorption of water and minerals from the soil
2. Providing proper anchorage to the plant parts
3. Synthesis of reserve food material
4. Synthesis of plant growth regulators

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Rearrange the following zones as seen in the root in vertical section and choose the correct option.
A. Root hair zone
B. Zone of meristems
C. Rootcap zone
D. Zone of maturation
E. Zon of elongation
Options:

1. C, B, E, A, D 2. A, B, C, D, E
3. D, E, A, C, B 4. E, D, C, B, A
Subtopic:  Morphology of Roots |
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An adventitious structure:
1. does not perform the normal functions of the organs
2. is detrimental to the health of the plant
3. arises in unexpected positions
4. are a sort of vestigial organs and reminiscent of evolutionary history

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