What are the functions of roots,stem and leaves in the plants and in photosyntheis
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ROOTS
1 Anchoring of the plant to the soil
2 Absorption of water and nutrients from the soil
3 Conduction of absorbed water and nutrients to stem
4 Storage of food
5 Vegetative reproduction and competition with other plants
6 Soil binding
STEM
1 Support for and the elevation of leaves, flowers and fruits. ...
2 Transport of fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem
3 Storage of nutrients.
4 Production of new living tissue.
LEAVES
The primary function of leaves is to collect sunlight as the energy source to drive photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process that occurs in plant cells. The chlorophyll (green pigment located within the chloroplasts) is what captures the sunlight energy.
The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant in the ground. The stem supports the plant above ground, and carries the water and minerals to the leaves. The leaves collect energy from the Sun and make food for the plant, using an amazing process called photosynthesis.