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Name three types of root modifications with an example each. [3 MARKS]
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Root modification + Example:1 Mark each
[Mention any three]
1. Storage rootsare the roots modified to store food in them. E.g. Carrot, turnip, radish, sweet potato, etc.
2. Respiratory rootsare the roots modified for respiration.
E.g. Roots of mangrove plants.
3. Parasitic rootsare the roots which arise from the stem and absorb nourishment from the host plant. E.g. Cuscuta.
4. Climbing rootsare the roots which help the plant to climb and cling onto asupport. E.g. Money plant, betel.
5. Reproductive rootsare the roots which help in the process of producing the offspring. E.g. sweet potato.
6. Prop roots are the roots which offer support to the huge structure of the tree. E.g. Banyan tree
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Root modification + Example:1 Mark each
[Mention any three]
1. Storage rootsare the roots modified to store food in them. E.g. Carrot, turnip, radish, sweet potato, etc.
2. Respiratory rootsare the roots modified for respiration.
E.g. Roots of mangrove plants.
3. Parasitic rootsare the roots which arise from the stem and absorb nourishment from the host plant. E.g. Cuscuta.
4. Climbing rootsare the roots which help the plant to climb and cling onto asupport. E.g. Money plant, betel.
5. Reproductive rootsare the roots which help in the process of producing the offspring. E.g. sweet potato.
6. Prop roots are the roots which offer support to the huge structure of the tree. E.g. Banyan tree
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