Practice Test Discussion

Q)

Which types of roots grow in apogeotropic manner

A) Pneumatophores
B) Corolloid roots in cycas
C) Stilt roots
D) Prop roots


  • Explanation

    Apogeotrophy is the ability to bend or move away from the ground. This can also be termed as negative geotrophism. Among the given roots, the ones which grow in apogeotropic manner are Pneumatophores and Corolloid roots of cycas. Stilt roots and prop roots grow into the ground. Hence option C is correct.

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