Understanding Root Anatomy

These cells make up the skin of the root.

These increase the surface area of the root.

This protects the tip of the root.

This is where new cells divide in the root.

What is the first root to come out of a seed?

• fibrous

• primary

• secondary

• tap

What is a root system that has one large primary root and many secondary roots branching from that root?

• fibrous root system

• fleshy root system

• taproot system

• woody root system

What is a root system in which all of the roots are about the same size?

• fibrous root system

• fleshy root system

• taproot system

• woody root system

What term is used for the root that branches off of a primary root?

• fibrous

• primary

• secondary

• tap

A healthy root generally appears

• about the same color as the soil it is growing in and smells minty

• brown or tan in color and smells foul

• reddish and smells fresh

• white or nearly white in color and smells fresh

Name three characteristics of a healthy root system.