NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following is an example of modified adventitious fasciculated root?
Options
- AAsparagus
- BCarrot
- CTurnip
- DSweet potato
Correct answer
A. Asparagus
Step-by-step solution
When tuber like root develops in bunch from base of stem it is called as fasciculated root. It is adventitious root as it develops from part of plant other than radical. Carrot and turnip has modified tap root for storage of food and sweet potato has modified adventious tuberous root which develops singly from the node.