NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a function of the roots?
A
creates food
B
lets carbon dioxide in and oxygen out
C
absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
D
uses photosynthesis
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Its primary functions are anchorage of the plant, absorption of water and dissolved minerals and conduction of these to the stem, and storage of reserve foods.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer: Roots are the part of plants that absorb water and minerals from the soil.

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