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What are the six major functions typically carried out by roots in flowering plants?
What are the six major functions typically carried out by roots in flowering plants?
anchor the plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, transport water, minerals, sugars, and hormones to and from the shoot, store sugars and starches, produce hormones, interact with soil fungi and bacteria that help the plant to acquire nutrients.
What are the components of the shoot system in flowering plants?
What are the components of the shoot system in flowering plants?
stems, leaves, buds, flowers, and fruits
How many major functions are typically performed by the shoot system in flowering plants, and what are they?
How many major functions are typically performed by the shoot system in flowering plants, and what are they?
The shoot system typically performs five major functions: capture sunlight energy, transport materials, synthesize sugars, and produce hormones.
What are the two major parts that the bodies of flowering plants are composed of?
What are the two major parts that the bodies of flowering plants are composed of?
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What is the function of roots in a plant body?
What is the function of roots in a plant body?
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