Question

Why is roots essential for plants?​

Answer 1

Answer:

First, they provide the anchor needed to keep a plant in place. More importantly, roots are the lifeline of a plant, taking up air, water, and nutrients from the soil and moving them up into the leaves, where they can interact with sunlight to produce sugars, flavors, and energy for the plant.

Answer 2

Answer:

roots help in respiration ( pneumatophores), storage of food, transportation of water