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In Biology / High School | 2014-05-11

The main difference between a taproot system and a fibrous root system is that:

a. Taproots can store a lot of food, while fibrous roots do not.

b. Taproots absorb water, while fibrous roots do not.

c. Fibrous roots can access water sources deep under the ground, while taproots cannot.

d. Fibrous roots have an epidermal cell layer, while taproots do not.

Asked by Distin914

Answer (2)

The answer is (a.) taproots can store a lot of food, while fibrous roots do not.

Answered by Snowie | 2024-06-10

The primary difference between taproot and fibrous root systems is that taproots consist of one main root that grows deep and can store food, while fibrous roots are shallow and consist of a network of thin roots. The correct answer is option a: Taproots can store a lot of food, while fibrous roots do not.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-09