Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
Define modification. Mention how root is...

Define modification. Mention how root is modified in Banyan tree and mangrove plants.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Modification is defined as ..A permanent morphological change in an organ in order to perform a special function... In banyan tree, roots develop from the huge branches and grow into the soil become pillar like called prop roots or piller roots. In Mangroves - Many roots come out of the ground, grow vertically upwards called Pneumatophores, or Respiratory roots help in gaseous exchange.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS |10 Videos

  • MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS |3 Videos

  • MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise TEXTUAL EXERCISES |15 Videos

  • MODES OF REPRODUCTION

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise TEXTUAL EXERCISES |11 Videos

  • PERIPLANETA AMERICANA (COCKROACH)

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise IMPORTANT QUESTIONS |15 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is meant by modification of root? What type of modification of root is found in the (a) Banyan tree (b) Turnip (c) Mangrove trees

Define Root Modification. Explain how root is modified to perform different functions.

Knowledge Check

  • Prop roots of banyan tree are meant for

    A
    Respiration or gaseous exchange
    B
    Absorption of water from soil
    C
    Retention of water in soil
    D
    Providing support to large branches of banyan tree

  • Adventitious roots are found in A) Monstera B) Banyan tree C) Mango tree

    A
    B & C
    B
    A & B
    C
    B only
    D
    A only

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    How does breathing takes place in mangrove plants?

    Define root modification. Describe rot modifications with example. Draw labelled diagrams.

    New plants grow from the modified root of the plant.

    Define root. Mention the types of root systems. Explain how root is modified to perform different functions.

    How do you identify the stem and root of a plant?

    Rahul owns rectangular field of length 400m and breadth 200m. His friend ramu owns a square field of length 300m. Find the cost of fencing the two fields at ₹ 150 per meter. if one tree can be planted in an area of 10 sq.cm who can plant more trees in his field? how many more trees can he planted more?

    Home
    Profile