The Main Difference Between Adventitious Roots and Other Root Types

Question

The main difference between adventitious roots and other root types is that
A) there is no woody or starch storage tissue within the adventitious roots.
B) adventitious roots do not conduct water or nutrients for the plant, as do other specialized root types.
C) other specialized root types do not provide the same advantages as adventitious roots.
D) None of these answer options are correct.
E) adventitious roots are formed from any part of the plant other than the root.

Accepted Answer

Adventitious roots are formed from any part of the plant other than the root, while other specialized roots types derive from the plant's meristematic tissues or root apical meristem. The presence of woody or starch storage tissue or the ability to conduct water or nutrients is not exclusive to a specific type of root. Furthermore, adventitious roots can provide advantages to the plant, such as the ability to anchor and support the plant, as well as uptake nutrients and water from the surrounding environment.