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Plants growing in oxygen deficient soils possess:

Correct answer: D. Shallow root system

  • A. No roots
  • B. Longer roots system
  • C. Aerial roots system
  • D. Shallow root system

Explanation

Oxygen deficiency in soil restricts root respiration, so plants generally concentrate roots near the better-aerated surface and develop a shallow root system. Aerial roots are a specialised adaptation of some wetland species, not the general response of all plants in oxygen-deficient soils.

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