alleryA tap root system is characteristic of
AMost monocotyledonous plants like wheat
BMost pteridophytes like ferns and horsetails
CMost gymnosperms like Cycas and Pinus
DMost dicotyledonous plants like mustard
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Most dicotyledonous plants like mustard
**Tap root system:** primary root persists and forms lateral branches (dicots).
Monocots have fibrous root systems where the primary root is short-lived and is replaced by adventitious roots from the stem base.
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