BOTANY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots anchor the plant firmly to the soil. This enables the plants to stand upright. The other function is to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -► Roots anchor the plants in the soil and absorb nutrients and water that are needed by the rest of the plant. ► Stems support the upper part of the plant and act as a transport system for nutrients, water, sugar, and starches.

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. The roots’ functions are to absorb nutrients and moisture, anchor the plant in the soil, support the stem and store food.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stems carry water and nutrients taken up by the roots to the leaves. Then the food produced by the leaves moves to other parts of the plant. The cells that do this work are called the xylem cells. They move water.