Question

Which among the following is incorrect about root system in carrot?

• A. In carrot, roots are edible
• B. They adopt fibrous root system
• C. Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system
• D. In this root system, one primary root present grows deep into soil and many secondary roots grow along the sides of the primary roots

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They adopt fibrous root system

• In carrot, roots are edible – Correct, the main edible part is the taproot.

• They adopt fibrous root system – Incorrect, carrots have a taproot system, not a fibrous root system.

• Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system – Correct, both also have a taproot system.

• In this root system, one primary root present grows deep into soil and many secondary roots grow along the sides of the primary roots – Correct, this describes a taproot system.