Question : The essential functions of roots are anchorage and absorption of water and minerals in the terrestrial plant. What functions are associated with the roots of aquatic plants. How are roots of aquatic plants and terrestrial plants different?

Question : The essential functions of roots are anchorage and absorpti

1.	Question : The essential functions of roots are anchorage and absorption of water and minerals in the terrestrial plant. What functions are associated with the roots of aquatic plants. How are roots of aquatic plants and terrestrial plants different?
Answer» Solution :(i) ROOT packets present at tips of roots in Pistia and Lemna perform the function of balancers. (ii) In Hydrilla and CERATOPHYLLUM roots perform the functions of balancers and anchorage. (III) In TRAPA, the roots turn green and become PHOTOSYNTHETIC. In terrestrial plants, roots mainly perform the functions of anchorage and absorption of minerals and water.