Chapter 05 Roots and Soils

Chapter 05 Roots and Soils

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. A root system may function in which of the following?
   A.anchorage and storage
   B. growth
   C. absorption and conduction
   D. production of new roots
   E. all of the answers are correct.

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2. In addition to anchoring a plant, roots usually function directly in which of the following processes?
   A.photosynthesis
   B. production of new leaves
   C. production of bud scales
   D. absorption of minerals in solution
   E. all of these answers are correct.

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3. Typical root systems form up to _____________ of the total dry biomass of a plant.
   A. one tenth
   B.  one fifth
   C.  one fourth
   D.  one third
   E.  one half

4. Which of the following is a part of the embryo of a seed?
   A.root hairs
   B. radicle
   C. fibrous roots
   D. taproot
   E. adventitious roots

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5. This can be found as part of the embryo.
   A.root hairs
   B. fibrous roots
   C. radicle
   D. adventitious roots
   E. primary root