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Read the following statements and select incorrect ones.
(i) From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.
(ii) Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.
(iii) Pillar roots are seen in banyan tree.
(iv) Maize and Asparagus have prop roots.

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Correct option is A

The root hair zone represents the zone of differentiation or maturation because different types of primary tissues differentiate or mature in this region. Some of the outer cells of this zone give rise to lateral tubular outgrowths called root hairs. Maize and sugarcane have stilt roots. Fibrous roots of Asparagus become tuberous due to storage of food and they are called as fasciculated roots.


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