Roots: Types, Functions and Modifications

Aerial roots store the food prepared by leaves.

Different plants have different types of modified roots to absorb only water and minerals from the soil.

List any three names of root modifications found in plants.

Tuberous roots store food in _____.

Tuberous roots are supporting roots.

Tuberous roots are _____.

Write a note on secondary roots and their functions.

Choose the odd one from the given options.

Write a note about slit roots and their functions.

_____ roots are a type of roots that helps a plant to balance without falling down.

Slit roots provide mechanical support to the plant like the ropes of a tent.

List the functions of secondary roots.

Slit roots help to suck food material from the host plant.

_____ are the side branches of the primary roots.

The roots that suck water and the nutrients from the host plant is sucking roots.

Write a note on primary root system and its functions.

Tap roots are the side branches of the primary roots.

Choose the odd one from the given options.

List the functions of primary roots.

The large pillar-like roots which are produced from the main horizontal branches of trees are sucking roots.