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Question
Differentiate with a diagrammatic representation Tap root and Adventitious roots.
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Solution
| No. | Tap root | Adventitious roots |
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| 1. | It arises from radicle of an embryo during seed germination. | It arises from any part other than radicle. |
| 2. | It is differentiated into primary, secondary and tertiary roots. | There is no such differentiation. |
| 3. | It is usually found in dicotyledons. | It is usually found in monocotyledons. |
| 4. | e.g. Pea, Bean, Sunflower, etc. | e.g. Maize, Wheat, Sugarcane, etc. |
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