DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the plant soaks up nutrients from the ground?
A
leaves
B
stem
C
roots
D
flower
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots are the parts of plants responsible for water and minerals absorption. It is also involved in the anchorage of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: The plants absorb water from the soil with the help of root hair through osmosis. The diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane is called osmosis. Root hair absorbs water from soil through osmosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most nutrients are absorbed through root hairs near the very tip of the roots. Root hairs are ultra-fine roots that have a large surface area, allowing them to absorb even more water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Root hairs. Single celled and large surface area, perfect for absorption of water and nutrients! Root hairs are long, thin, single cell extensions from the epidermis. They profoundly increase the overall root surface area and connection with the soil and are responsible for absorbing water and mineral nutrients.

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