Question

Which among the following is incorrect about modifications of roots with respect to food storage?

• A. Most of the times, tap roots become swollen to store food
• B. Radish adopts napiform to store food
• C. Napiform is found in turnip and the root is spherical in the top and tapers in the bottom
• D. If the root is swollen in the middle and those that tapers on both the sides are called fusiform roots

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Radish adopts napiform to store food

Most of the times, tap roots become swollen to store. Radish adopts fusiform to store food. Napiform is found in turnip and the root is spherical in the top and tapers in the bottom. If the root is swollen in the middle and those that tapers on both the sides are called fusiform roots.