WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Question 16

Question 16

Plant Forms and Crop Classification

The diagram below illustrates the root system of a crop.
An example of a crop with the illustrated root system is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.rice.
  2. B.tomato.
  3. C.oil palm.
  4. D.soya bean.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (soya bean.)

Explanation

The roots carry nodules, so the crop is a legume such as soya bean.