Question

3. Without looking at the roots how would you conclude that a plant has a tap root
fibrous root? (2 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer: we can find out whether a plant has tap root or fibrous roots by looking at the impression of its leaves on a sheet of paper. If the leaf has parallel venation, then its most likely to have fibrous root but if the leaf has reticulate venation then the plant will have tap root.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The Venation of the leaves

Explanation: If the plant has parallel venation, it is most likely a fibrous rooted plant. If the plant has reticulate venation, it is most likely a tap rooted plant.