Consider the following statements regarding the roots:

Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

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In monocots, the fibrous root system arises from base of stem.
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Region of elongation is called root hair zone.
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In sweet potato, adventitious roots get swollen and store food.
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Stem of Maize and sugarcane have supporting roots called prop roots. incorrect incorrect correct, incorrect

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The region of elongation is not the root hair zone; it is where rapid cell elongation occurs, separate from where root hairs develop. The stems of maize and sugarcane have supporting roots coming out of the lower nodes of the stem. These are called stilt roots.

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