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What is the primary function of the root system in a plant?
What is the primary function of the root system in a plant?
- To produce flowers and fruits
- To anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients (correct)
- To carry out photosynthesis
- To regulate the plant's temperature
What type of root emerges from the seed during germination and serves as the central axis of root growth?
What type of root emerges from the seed during germination and serves as the central axis of root growth?
- Adventitious root
- Tertiary root
- Primary root (correct)
- Secondary root
What is the function of root hairs in a plant?
What is the function of root hairs in a plant?
- To increase the root's surface area for absorption of water and nutrients (correct)
- To regulate the plant's water balance
- To produce hormones
- To absorb light for photosynthesis
What is the term for the third-level roots that grow from secondary roots?
What is the term for the third-level roots that grow from secondary roots?
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What is the region of the root where cells mature and specialize for specific functions?
What is the region of the root where cells mature and specialize for specific functions?
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What is the term for the roots that grow from different parts of the plant apart from the main root?
What is the term for the roots that grow from different parts of the plant apart from the main root?
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What is the main function of the region of cell division in a plant root?
What is the main function of the region of cell division in a plant root?
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What is the protective covering at the tip of a plant root?
What is the protective covering at the tip of a plant root?
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What is the part of the root where cells actively grow and elongate, contributing to the overall lengthening of the root?
What is the part of the root where cells actively grow and elongate, contributing to the overall lengthening of the root?
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