Question

Prolongation of radicle gives rise to [Bihar PMT 1980; AMU 1986]
A) Fibrous root system
B) Primary root
C) Stilt root
D) Pillar root

Answer 1

prolongation of radical gives rise to the primary root

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B- primary root

It is a first root of a plant that originates from radicle. In case of gmnosperms, When a primary roots develops, it gives rises to a tap root; it is a large, central root which later on give rises to other roots.

In case of monocots, primary root divides into many fibrous roots.