FORESTRY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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Question
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What part of the tree absorbs minerals and nutrients from the soil?
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Roots
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Trunk
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Branches
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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: -The absorption of water and minerals is the function of the root hairs that are present at the maturation region. So, maximum absorption of minerals in plants takes place at maturation zone. Q. Absorption of water along with mineral solutes mostly takes place through the maturation region of the root tip.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plants can only absorb soluble minerals (those that can dissolve in water). They absorb minerals dissolved in solution from the soil through their root hair cells .
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