NEET Biology question
Statement 1: In cymose tap root system, oldest branch lies very near the growing point of the root, while the youngest branch is farthest away from it. Statement 2: In cymose tap root system, the primary root itself stops growing after sometime but secondary roots carry on further growth of the root system.
Answer: (A)
Solution
In cymose (sympodial) branching of the tap root, the apex of the primary root ceases to grow after some time and a lateral root near the tip takes over growth; this process repeats, so the oldest branching points
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