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What is the primary function of roots in plants?
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
What do roots absorb from the soil?
What do roots absorb from the soil?
Where are energy reserves stored in roots?
Where are energy reserves stored in roots?
What is the function of the root cap?
What is the function of the root cap?
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Where does cell division occur in roots?
Where does cell division occur in roots?
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Roots in Plants
- The primary function of roots in plants is to absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant in the ground.
- Roots absorb water, minerals, and nutrients from the soil, which are then transported to the rest of the plant.
- Energy reserves, such as starch, are stored in roots, particularly in plants like potatoes and carrots.
- The root cap, a protective layer of cells, covers the tip of the root and helps to absorb water and minerals from the soil.
- Cell division, which is necessary for root growth, occurs in the apical meristem, a region near the tip of the root.
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Test your knowledge of plant roots and their functions with this quiz on general botany. Explore the role of roots in anchorage, absorption, and conduction of water and essential materials.
