Root vegetables, such as carrots, are classified as what type of root system? A. Dermal Root System B. Nutritious root system C. Taproot system D. Fibrous root system

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Kaleigh Dickerson

24 December, 15:28

Root vegetables, such as carrots, are classified as what type of root system? A. Dermal Root System B. Nutritious root system C. Taproot system D. Fibrous root system

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Alondra Whitehead · Answer 1

C. Tap root system

Explanation:

The taproot is the primary root that is derived from the radicle directly. This primary root has many lateral roots originating from it. Root vegetables such as carrots are classified as tap roots.

These root vegetables are fleshy in nature. The taproot of carrot is modified to store the food. Storage of food makes the tap roots of these vegetable swollen in appearance. Another example of root vegetable is turnip which is also a taproot.