5 Questions
What is the main function of the root system in flowering plants?
Absorption of water and minerals from soil
Which type of root system is found in monocotyledonous plants?
Fibrous root system
What are the lateral roots of several orders called in dicotyledonous plants?
Secondary roots
Which part of a flowering plant forms the shoot system?
The portion above the ground
What is the branch of biological science that deals with the study of form, size, colour, structure and relative position of various parts of organisms?
Morphology
Study Notes
Root System in Flowering Plants
- The main function of the root system in flowering plants is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
- Monocotyledonous plants have a fibrous root system.
Characteristics of Dicotyledonous Plants
- Lateral roots of several orders in dicotyledonous plants are called adventitious roots.
Shoot System in Flowering Plants
- The shoot system in a flowering plant is formed by the stem and its appendages, such as leaves and flowers.
Biological Sciences
- Morphology is the branch of biological science that deals with the study of form, size, colour, structure, and relative position of various parts of organisms.
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