Question

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Long Answer Questions:
1. Differentiate between the root and stem. How is a taproot different from a fibrous root?
2. Describe the main parts of a leaf with a labelled diagram. Differentiate between a simple and a
compound leaf.
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Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

Tap root Fibrous root

Tap root has only one main and long root. The smaller roots that grow from the main root are called lateral roots

Fibrous roots do not have a main root. All roots are similar

Tap root grows vertically deep

into the soil Fibrous roots are short and most of them grow horizontally in the soil

Tap roots are found in plants which have reticulate venation in their leaves Fibrous roots are found in plants which have parallel venation in their leaves

Tap root is much longer and has extremely large surface area

Fibrous roots are short and have small surface area

A single plant has only one tap root

A single plant can have hundreds of fibrous roots