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Secondary roots are generally...

Secondary roots are generally

A

Diageotropic

B

Positively geotropic

C

Ageotropic

D

Plagio-geotropic.

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To answer the question "Secondary roots are generally," we need to analyze the options provided and understand the concepts of geotropism related to root growth. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Geotropism**: - Geotropism refers to the growth of plant parts in response to gravity. Roots typically exhibit positive geotropism, meaning they grow towards the gravitational pull. 2. **Identifying Types of Geotropism**: - **Positive Geotropism**: Growth towards gravity (e.g., primary roots). - **Negative Geotropism**: Growth away from gravity (e.g., some stems). - **Diageotropism**: Growth at a right angle (90 degrees) to the direction of gravity. - **Paleogeotropism**: Growth at an angle between 0 and 90 degrees to the direction of gravity. 3. **Analyzing Secondary Roots**: - Secondary roots generally grow downwards, but they may not grow directly towards gravity. Instead, they can grow at an angle that is not strictly vertical. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since secondary roots grow at an angle between 0 and 90 degrees with respect to the direction of gravity, they are classified as **Paleogeotropic**. 5. **Final Answer**: - The correct answer is **D. Paleogeotropic**.
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