AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots help in anchoring the plant to the soil by placing it firmly in the soil. They also help to absorb water and minerals from the soil. Q. Large trees in rainforests have large roots that anchor them strongly deeper in the soil compared to cacti in deserts that are not as well-anchored.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roots absorb water and minerals and transport them to stems. They also anchor and support a plant, and store food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the water taken in by the plant is done by the root hairs. The root hairs also help to anchor the plant in the soil. Root hairs don’t usually live more than a few days.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roots are the important underground part of all vascular plants. This part of the plant is mainly responsible for anchoring it down into the ground and absorbing the essential mineral elements, nutrients, and water from the soil.

Detailed explanation-5: -An anchor plant is a taller plant, usually a tall woody shrub or a moderate to dwarf-sized tree, around which you plant your garden. These plants work as focal points within your garden or landscaping; your design will have a sense of structure and form to it.