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‘Coralloid root’ of Cycas helps in
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- Absorption of water
- Absorption of water and fixation of Nitrogen
- Anchorage
- Transport of food
Correct Option: B
Branch roots are of two kinds: long-branching geotropic roots and short-branching apogeotropic roots, which are referred to as coralloid because of their irregular, beady appearance. The coralloid roots contain symbiotic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), which fix nitrogen. It also collects water and soil nutrients and store carbohydrates.