NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
What is the term used for the lateral roots produced by the primary root in dicotyledonous plants?
Options
- ASecondary roots
- BTertiary roots
- CQuaternary roots
- DQuintary roots
Correct answer
A. Secondary roots
Step-by-step solution
In majority of the dicotyledonous plants, the direct elongation of the radicle leads to the formation of a primary root which grows inside the soil. It bears lateral roots of several orders that are referred to as secondary, tertiary, etc. roots.