Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In dicotyledonous plants, the roots originate from the base of the stem constitute the fibrous root system.
Statement II: Fibrous root system is seen in the wheat plant.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
— Concept: This question tests your understanding of different types of root systems, specifically the characteristics of…Concept: This question tests your understanding of different types of root systems, specifically the characteristics of tap root system and fibrous root system, and their occurrence in monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.
Why (B) is correct:
- Statement I is incorrect: In dicotyledonous plants, the primary root elongates to form the tap root system. A fibrous root system originates from the base of the stem and is characteristic of monocotyledonous plants.
- Statement II is correct: Wheat is a monocotyledonous plant, and monocots typically possess a fibrous root system.
Why other options are wrong:
- (A) Statement I is incorrect, not correct.
- (C) Statement I is incorrect.
- (D) Statement II is correct, not incorrect.
Common Mistake: Students often confuse which type of root system belongs to monocots versus dicots.
NEET Tip: Remember that Dicot = Tap root (D for Dicot, T for Tap) and Monocot = Fibrous root (M for Monocot, F for Fibrous).
Correct Answer: (B)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.