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JAMB Biology 1985 Question 10

Question 10

Plant Kingdom

In lower plants like mosses, the structure which performs the functions of roots of higher plants is called

  1. A.root hairs
  2. B.rootlets
  3. C.hyphae
  4. D.rhizoids
  5. E.thalli.
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Answer: D (rhizoids)

Explanation

Mosses have no true roots; thin threads called rhizoids anchor them and absorb water.