Question

Which among the following is incorrect about importance of root system?

• A. Root system helps in absorption of water and minerals from soil
• B. In plants like mangroves, breathing roots called pneumatophores are present
• C. Pneumatophores grow vertically upwards and exchange gases through lenticels
• D. Plants that grow tall derive their additional mechanical support by sending pillar like woody roots called stilt roots

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Plants that grow tall derive their additional mechanical support by sending pillar like woody roots called stilt roots

Root system helps in absorption of water and minerals from soil. In plants like mangroves, breathing roots called pneumatophores are present. Pneumatophores grow vertically upwards and exchange gases through lenticels. Plants that grow tall derive their additional mechanical support by sending pillar like woody roots called prop roots.