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TREE MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY

ROOT SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of a plant root is to ____
A
make food for the plant.
B
get rid of waste products.
C
absorb water and minerals.
D
digest plant and animal matter.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osmosis helps plants to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Roots are the part of plants that absorb water and minerals from the soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water from the soil is absorbed by the roots through a process known as osmosis. The cell membrane of the root hair cells acts as a semi-permeable membrane. The cell sap inside the vacuole is a strong solution with low water concentration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Osmosis helps plants to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

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