Question

B. Write any two functions of root?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) provide a storage area for food:

1. There are four main types of food storage to mix and match in your supply: dry staples, freeze-dried, dehydrated, and canned.

2. Each has pros and cons, but here are the basics.

b) Roots transport water and minerals to the plant:

1. Plants have tissues to transport water, nutrients, and minerals. Xylem transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to other parts of the plant.

2. While phloem transports sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant.

Answer 2

• The underground part of the flowering plant is the root system

• The direct elongation of radicle forms primary root.

• This primary root bears several lateral roots referrd to as secondar, tertiary roots.

• Functions of root are listed below:

1. absorption of water and minerals from the soil
2. providing proper anchorage to the plant
3. storing reserve food material
4. synthesis of PGR( plant growth regulator)