DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False? The Root System acquires water and minerals from the ground.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
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: -Plants absorb nutrients and water from soil through their roots.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tube-like structure called xylem is present in the stem that carries water to all the parts of the plant. The water absorbed by the root is carried through the stem to all parts of the plant.

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