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The Root

Question

Supporting roots coming out of the lower nodes of the stem are called:

Easy

A

Stilt roots and is found in maize and carrot
B

Stilt roots and is found in maize and sugarcane
C

Prop roots and is found in Banyan and Rhizophora
D

Prop roots and is found in Asparagus and Carrot

Solution

The stems of maize and sugarcane have supporting roots coming out of the lower nodes of the stem. These are called stilt roots. In some plants such as Rhizophora growing in swampy areas, many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards. Such roots, called pneumatophores, help to get oxygen for respiration. Carrot and Asparagus are storage roots

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