Which group of angiosperms typically has fibrous roots - a network of roughly ev

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Which group of angiosperms typically has fibrous roots - a network of roughly evenly sized roots? Select one: a. Monocots b. Eudicots Which root system offers better access to water absorption from the soil? Select one: a. Fibrous roots b. Tap root Which of the following best describes the cells which make up root cap? Select one: a. Initial cells which undergo constant cell division to replenish their number and elongate the root. b. Dead cells, only to be used as a wedge of the root apical meristem. c. Disposable cells capable of sensing the soil environment and directing root growth.

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monocots for e.g grass and palms have typically fibrous roots. all roots are equal in size and emerge from stem.

eudicots have tap root system

in tap root system root hairs are extensions of epidermal cells and increases the surface area for abosrption of nutrients from soil. roots hairs are mostly found and devloped in region of differentiation.

c. disposable cells capable of sensing soil environment and directs root growth. root cap protects the root tip and also involved in communication with soil microbiota

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