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Consider the following statements reagarding the root system of angiosperms
I. In monocots, the Fibrous root system arises from base of stem. II Region of elongation is called root hair zone . III In sweet potato, adventitious roots get swollen and store food IV. Stem of Maize and Sugaracane have supporting roots called prop roots

A

I and II correct, III and IV wrong

B

II and III correct, I and IV wrong

C

II and IV correct, I and III wrong

D

I and III correct, II and IV wrong

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