HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
ULTRA STRUCTURE OF PLANT CELLS AND ORGANS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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anchor the plant to the ground
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absorb water
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perform photosynthesis
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Roots do not absorb sunlight as they are below the ground. Sunlight is absorbed by green parts of the plant like the leaves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Absorption of photon, splitting of water and conversion of light energy into chemical energy are functions of chlorophyll during photosynthesis. Oxidation of carbohydrate is not a function of chlorophyll, Oxidation of carbohydrate (Glucose) occurs in mitochondria which results in production of energy (ATP).
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: A vascular plant’s, root is the underground portion of the plant. Its key tasks include plant anchoring, water and dissolved mineral absorption and transmission to the stem and reserve food storage.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is B Algae All plants can perform photosynthesis.