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Name the type of root of the following :
(a)Roots performing the surface of the soil to absorb air.
(b)Roots come above the surface of the soil to absorb air.
( c)pillar like roots developed from lateral branches for provinding mechanical support.
(d)Root coming out of the lower nodes of the stem and provinde the support to the plant.

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To solve the question regarding the types of roots based on their functions and characteristics, we can break it down step by step: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **(a) Roots performing at the surface of the soil to absorb air:** - These roots are known as **assimilatory roots**. They are located on the surface of the soil and are primarily responsible for absorbing air. 2. **(b) Roots coming above the surface of the soil to absorb air:** ...
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