DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
PLANT CLASSIFICATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False:Roots absorb water and nutrients, affect the size and health of the plant, and help to anchor the plant in the soil.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A True. Water and mineral uptake by roots: Water absorption by roots occurs through the process of osmosis. When root hairs come in contact with soil, water moves from the soil into the root hairs due to the difference in water potential.
Detailed explanation-2: -If you said that plants get their nutrients and water from the soil, you are right! Although all green plants make their food by photosynthesis, they also need to get nutrients from the soil. These dissolve in water and are taken up by the roots of the plant.
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