Question

in most of the plants roots are meant for absorption and fixation but there are exceptions justify by giving examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

Roots may not always perform the function of anchorage and absorption as some of the roots get modified to store food, provide additional support and help in respiration. For example, … Roots of plants like carrot, reddish get modified to store food

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Answer 2

Answer : Modification of Roots :-

1. For storage of food :-

› Raphanus sativus - Radish

› Daucus carota subsp. sativus - Carrot

› Brassica rapa subsp. rapa - Turnip

› Beta vulgaris - Sugar beet

› Mirabilis jalapa - Marvel of Peru - 4 o'clock plant

2. For storage of food :-

› Tuberculated roots : Ipomea batata - Sweet potato

› Fasiculated roots : Dahlia

› Nodulated roots : Curcuma amada - Mango ginger plant.

› Beaded roots : Momordica charantia - Bittergourd

3. For support :-

› Prop roots - Ficus benghalensis - Banyan tree

› Climbing roots - Epipremnum aureum - Money plant

› Slit roots - Saccharum officinarum - Sugarcane

Hope it helps!