HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
List 2 things that roots do for plants.
A
what
B
roots anchor the plants
C
roots do nothing for the plants
D
roots anchor the plants and roots absorb water and minerals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. They anchor the plant firmly. They help in storing food and nutrients. Roots transport water and minerals to the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -The roots of a plant take up water and nutrients from the soil. They also anchor the plant to the ground and keep it steady. The stem carries water and nutrients to different parts of the plant. It also provides support and keeps the plant standing upright.

Detailed explanation-3: -► 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-4: -Roots absorb water and minerals and transport them to stems. They also anchor and support a plant, and store food. A root system consists of primary and secondary roots. Each root is made of dermal, ground, and vascular tissues.

Detailed explanation-5: -Transpiration helps the plant absorb minerals from the soil.

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