The buds of certain plants occupy a definite position within the soil or on its surface. This position is mostly obtained by the pull of special roots, which have been termed contractile roots. Such roots exist in many herbaceous dicotyledons. Identify this type of modified root.

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Q: Explain 2 primary functions of plant roots. Also provide one example of a modified root and explain…

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Q: Why are some roots called adventitious roots?

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Q: What type of roots would form a “sod” or turf?

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Q: Describe the unique features of the following specialized roots in plants. What benefit do plants…

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Q: Match A, B, C and D with: - Adventitious - Fibrous - Nodulated - Tap Root

A: Root  Root is the underground part of the plant with absorb water and nutrients from soil.

Q: Describe what kind of stem does: -Imperata cylindrica -Zea mays -Codiaeum variegatum -Cosmos…

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Q: What are the steps involved in formation of a root nodule?

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Q: Explain why the vascular cambium forms acontinuous sheath that runs from near the tips of…

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Q: Describe various stem modifications.

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Q: Underground parts of the plant are not always roots - justify the statement

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Q: Identify the following type of root system: Cogon, Onion, Corn, San Francisco, Cosmos, and Makahiya

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Q: List at least four examples of modified leaves and give the function of each.

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Q: From the viewpoint of the plant, can you suggest a practical reason for branch roots originating…

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Q: What do you mean by “modification of roots"? Describe some of the modifications of tap roots giving…

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Q: Given that (a) xylem is located toward the upper epidermis in leaf veins and phloem is located…

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Q: Give an example of an environmental condition where stomates are unable to maintain cooling of the…

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Q: Phytohormones X and Y were added into a medium at a ratio of 1: 3. A stem explant cultured on this…

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Q: Observe the root system of Zea mays under thr microscope (see image). QUESTIONS - Are there special…

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Q: Many plants are propagated by humans through vegetative reproduction. what plant do you know of is…

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Q: QI (a) Vegetative part of plant i.e. root get modified to perform some vital function. Could you…

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Q: Why do you think collechyma is not present in the root?

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Q: Why should tree root be maintained with a bulk of original soil when transplanted?

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Q: Application of synthetic compounds could artificially modify the plant growth and development, i.e.…

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Q: Why are some roots called Adventitious Roots?

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Q: and what is it about t arrangement that make them (grasses) more suitable for lawns than eudicots?

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Q: Determine the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices below.…

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