Proteoid roots, also known as cluster roots, are an adaptation found in some plants that allow them to survive in nutrient-poor soils. These roots form dense clusters of small rootlets that increase the surface area for absorption, helping the plant to more efficiently take up nutrients, especially phosphorus.

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Proteoid Roots

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Proteoid roots

A) are an adaptation to obtain oxygen in waterlogged soils.
B) store proteins.
C) are a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi.
D) are an adaptation to nutrient-poor soils.
E) store carbohydrates.

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