NEET Biology Morphology Of Flowering Plants Based Practice Questions & Answers with Viewers Discussion and Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Fibrous root system is better adapted than tap root system for anchorage of plants to soil. In fibrous root system, the roots originate from the base of the stem. E.g, wheat plant. Tap root system is the primary root which is short lived and is replaced by a large number of roots (called fibrous root).