Anatomy of Root

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Anatomy of Root: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Anatomy of Dicot Root, Quiescent Centre, Anatomy of Monocot Root, Anatomy of Root, Vascular Bundle of Dicot Root, Vascular Bundle of Monocot Root and, Polyarch Vascular Bundles

Important Questions on Anatomy of Root

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Two cross-sections of stem and root appear simple when viewed by the naked eye. But under a microscope, they can be differentiated by:

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The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a

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In dicot roots, the cells of which region show Casparian strips?

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Lateral roots arise from

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In roots, lateral branches arise from

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Which of the following is seen in monocot root?

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In a typical dicot plant, the vascular cambium of roots differs from the vascular cambium of stems in

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 Polyarch condition, a characteristic feature of _____ root.

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Which one of the following options correctly represents the tissue arrangement in roots?

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Polyarch vascular bundles generally occur in 

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Consider the following statements:

1. Epidermis and cortex of monocot root are similar to those of dicot root.

2. Hypodermis of dicot stem consists of sclerenchymatous cells.

3. The cells of bundle sheath in maize leaf serve as temporary storage cells.

4. The dicot leaf is hypostomatic.

Which of these statements are correct?

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How do roots of monocot plants differ from that of dicot plants?

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In which of the following would you find radial arrangement of vascular bundles?
(a) Sunflower root
(b) Sunflower stem
(c) Wheat stem
(d) Maize root

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Which of the following are properties of quiescent cells?

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In dicot root:

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Match from the columns given below:
 

Parts of Dicot Roots Consists of
a. Epiblema i. Unicellular root hair.
b. Casparian strips ii. Vascular bundle and pith.
c. Pericycle iii. Waxy material suberin.
d. Stele iv. Thick walled parenchyomatous cells.

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The correct differentiating point between trichome and root hair is

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As we go from the periphery to the center of a dicot root, what is the correct order of tissues?

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Identify the correct sequence of pathway of water through the root tissues:

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The endodermis is a part of _________.