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VII. Answer the following questions : 1. Describe the main functions of the root.2. Name the two main systems found in plants.3. Name the two types of root systems found in plants.4. Give two examples each of plants in which tap roots and fibrous roots are present.5. Name the vegetative parts of a plant. |
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Answer» tion: (1) .FOLLOWING are the main FUNCTIONS of roots:(a) Absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.(b) Help to ANCHOR the plant FIRMLY into the plant.(c) Prevent soil erosion by binding the soil particles together.(d) Modified to perform various other functions like reproduction, nutrition, etc.(2) the two main systems found in plants are: (1). The Root system (2). The shoot system (3) The two types of root system :Dicots have a tap root system, while monocots have a fibrous root system, which is ALSO known as an adventitious root system.(4) In tap roots; examples: Carrot and mustard. In fibrous roots; examples: grasses and wheat.(5) The vegetative parts of the plants are Leaves, roots and stem. |
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