Which root system is characteristic of Dicot plants?
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Correct answer: Primary taproot system
Dicots typically develop a taproot system, where a primary root emerges from the radicle and gives rise to lateral secondary and tertiary roots. Monocots usually develop a fibrous root system from the base of the stem.
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