Biology · MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The tap root system is seen in the mustard plant, whereas fibrous root system is seen in the wheat plant. Statement II: In monocotyledonous plants, the primary root is short lived and is replaced by a large number of roots originating from the base of the stem. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.