AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Roots are the part of plants that absorb water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The roots’ functions are to absorb nutrients and moisture, anchor the plant in the soil, support the stem and store food. Roots are often overlooked, probably because they are less visible than the rest of the plant. However, it’s important to understand plant root systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roots anchor the plants firmly to the soil. They provide support to the plants. They also help in absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roots are used to anchor the plant in the soil, to absorb minerals and water, conduct minerals and water and store food.

Detailed explanation-5: -Essentially all of the water used by land plants is absorbed from the soil by roots. A root system consists of a complex network of individual roots that vary in age along their length.