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What is the term used for the lateral roots produced by the primary...
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.