Question
Biology Question on The Root
Which of the following is a correct statement?
A
Orchids has palmate fleshy roots
B
Pandanus has stilt roots
C
Sweet potato has root tubers
D
All of the above
Answer
All of the above
Explanation
Solution
The orchids have epiphytic roots which are covered by a hygroscopic velamen tissue. The rootlets of sweet potato are irregularly swollen they are described as tuberous. The stilt roots are adventitious roots arising from the nodes of the main stem to provide more support to the plant e.g.,Pandanus, Rhizophora.