Question

In Turnip, 2/3 part of swollen area is derived from
A) Hypophysis
B) Hypocotyl
C) Epicotyl
D) Radicle

Answer 1

Dear Friends,

● Answer - (B)

In Turnip, 2/3 part of swollen area is derived from hypocotyl.

● Explanation -

• Turnip has root called napiform root modified for the food storage.
• Napiform root is modified root which is greatly swollen at base but abruptly narrows at apex.
• It is almost spherical in shape with abruptly narrowed apex.
• In napiform roots, swollen fleshy part is hypocotyl & narrow non-fleshy part is tap root.

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