The difference between taproot and fibrous root systems is that a taproot system:a

consists of many roots of the same size, while a fibrous root system has one main root
with lateral roots.
b. consists of one main root with lateral roots, while a fibrous root system has many roots of
the same size.
c. is characteristic of most monocots, while a fibrous root system is usually found in
eudicots.
d. can be modified for storage, while a fibrous root system cannot.
e. is considered adventitious, while a fibrous root system is not.


B

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