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.