Types of Roots

What type of root does a dandelion have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root does an onion have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root does a radish have?

• Tap root

• Fibrous root

What type of root system does this carrot have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

Fibrous root systems have

• a large central root and smaller roots that come out of it

• no roots at all

• a bunch of small, thin roots that come directly from the stem

What type of root system does this carrot have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What are the two main types of root systems in plants?

• Taproot and fibrous root

• Adventitious root and aerial root

• Primary root and secondary root

• Lateral root and root hairs

Which type of root system is typically found in monocot plants?

• Taproot system

• Fibrous root system

• Adventitious root system

• Aerial root system

In which type of root system does the primary root grow longer and thicker than the other roots?

• Fibrous root system

• Taproot system

• Adventitious root system

• Aerial root system

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fibrous root system?

• Presence of a dominant central root

• Roots spread out in all directions

• Roots grow above the ground

• Roots are modified for storage