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Give two examples of roots that develop from different parts of the angiospermic plant other than the radicle.

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In banyan tree, prop roots develop from the lower nodes of stem of banyan tree. They grow downwards and touch the soil. Prop roots are meant for support. In sugarcane , still roots arise from the lower nodes of stem and enter the soil to provide strength to the plant. These protect the plant against winds.
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  • Roots developing from plant parts other than radicle are

    A
    Tap root
    B
    Adventitious root
    C
    Both (a) & (b)
    D
    Fibrous root
  • The roots which arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle are called

    A
    Conical roots
    B
    Adventitious roots
    C
    Tap roots
    D
    Pneumatophores
  • Roots developing from plants other than radical are

    A
    Epiphyllous
    B
    Epicaulous
    C
    Adventitious
    D
    Fibrous
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