PLANTS
ROOTS
Question
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Select ALL functions of roots.
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Absorb water and nutrients from the soil
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Hold the plant in the soil
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Release plant wastes into the soil
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Some plants store food in them
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Produce food for the plant
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusion: Important functions of roots include anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved nutrients, their conduction to the shoot, storage of nutrients, vegetative propagation, and binding of soil particles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Its primary functions are anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved minerals and conduction of these to the stem, and storage of reserve foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -They have three major jobs: absorbing water and minerals, anchoring and supporting the plant, and storing food. Absorbing water and minerals: Thin-walled epidermal cells and root hairs are well suited to absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil.
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