Question

(a)state any two functions each of :
(i) root
(ii) stem


(b) why are leaves called the kitchen of a plant ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

{a} (i) The two functions of roots are:-

• They helps in absorption of water and minerals from the soil.
• They also helps the plants in extraction of solid nitrogen from soil.

(ii) The two functions of stems are:-

• They helps in the transportation of the food and water through it.
• It also helps the plant to stand upright.

{b} The leaves are called the kitchen of a plant because the production of the food for the plant ie. the starch is formed over there in the presence of sunlight, chlorophyll and water.