1. | Monocotyledonous plants generally have taproot systems with one or more primary and secondary roots. |
2. | The root hair zone develops in the region of elongation. |
3. | Roots that develop from a stem, leaf, or other plant part are called adventitious roots. |
4. | Apical meristem is found in the region of maturation. |
I: | prop roots of banyan |
II: | stilt roots of maize |
III: | betel/black where nodes and internodes bear roots that help in climbing |
Assertion (A): | Pneumatophores are critical for the survival of certain mangrove species, including Rhizophora. |
Reason (R): | Mangrove plants live in unique habitat, which is characterized by waterlogged and often anoxic soil conditions and pneumatophores help in respiration under such conditions. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
3. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are False |
1. | Prop roots | 2. | Tuberous roots |
3. | Pneumatophores | 4. | Moniliform roots |