Compare the taproot and fibrous root systems.

Short/Brief Note

Tap root:
Single root-grow straight with smaller roots arise from the taproot.
eg. Dicot plants- Bean, mango
Fibrous root:
Cluster of roots arising from base of the stem, tin and uniform in size.
eg. Monocots, grass, paddy

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Chapter 4: The World of Plants - Evaluation [Page 66]

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Evaluation | Q VII. 2. | Page 66

Very Short Answer Type Question:
Name the part of plant which helps in holding the plant in the soil.

Very Short Answer Type Question:
What are tap roots?

Very Short Answer Type Question:
Give names of two plants which have tap root.

Short Answer Type Question:
Differentiate between tap root and fibrous root.

Long Answer Type Question:
Explain various kinds of roots with the help of an example

Taproot consists of a cluster of roots arising from the base of the stem.

Complete the given analogy.

The aerial part above the ground: Shoot system
The underground part of the axis of a plant: ______.

Match the following.

What are the properties of root?

Maize has ______.