Question

Give four characteristics by which you can identify a root.

Answer 1

Explanation:

* ABSORB WATER

* HAS XYLEM TISSUE

* THEY CAN BE A TAP ROOT OR ADVENTEROUS ROOT

* THEY GROW DEEP ACCORDING TO WATER AVAILABILITY

* THE FOLLOW HYDROTROPHISM

Answer 2

Characteristics to identify a root:

The root is the part of a plant that is associated with the anchoring of plant with supports, absorbing water and nutrients for plants.

Roots are easily recognized by the following characteristics:

• Roots have specific microscopic characteristics like the arrangement of tissues. This leads to the confirmatory test.

• Roots lack in buds and leaves.

• Roots are positively hydrotrope. i.e. always grow towards the source of water.

• Roots are negatively.