Scribd
Upload
312 views1 page

Root

The document discusses various types of root systems and their functions. It mentions that roots anchor plants and absorb water and minerals from the soil. Some roots also store food. The document asks questions about specific root systems like the adventitious root system where the primary root dies early and is replaced by numerous roots developing from the stem. It asks about the root cap that protects the delicate root tip as it grows through soil. Examples given include peanut roots that form a symbiotic relationship and yams that are a storage root. Tap root systems are common in dicotyledons while adventitious root systems are common in monocotyledons. Carrots are provided as an example of a root that stores food. Hair roots increase the absorption

Uploaded by

Ferry
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
312 views1 page

Root

The document discusses various types of root systems and their functions. It mentions that roots anchor plants and absorb water and minerals from the soil. Some roots also store food. The document asks questions about specific root systems like the adventitious root system where the primary root dies early and is replaced by numerous roots developing from the stem. It asks about the root cap that protects the delicate root tip as it grows through soil. Examples given include peanut roots that form a symbiotic relationship and yams that are a storage root. Tap root systems are common in dicotyledons while adventitious root systems are common in monocotyledons. Carrots are provided as an example of a root that stores food. Hair roots increase the absorption

Uploaded by

Ferry
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

1. Mention two functions of the roots?

• Roots anchor the plant in the soil.


• Roots absorb water and mineral salts from the soil.
• Roots may store food.
• Roots form a passage way for water and dissolved substances from the root into
the stem and also for foods from the stem down into the root.

2. What system of roots that have primary root dies at an early stage and
replaced by numerous roots that develop from the stem? (adventitious
root system)

3. What the function of the tip of the root that shaped like a thimble?

(The root cap covers and protects the delicate growing tip from injury and damage as
the root pushes its way through the soil.)

4. The modification of Arachis hypogea root..............(simbiotyc root)

5. The specially function of Paschyrrizus erosus......................(storage root)

6. What is the type of the dycotyledone root systems? (tap root system)

7. And than what about the moncotyledone root system? (adventitious root
system)

8. What is the root system type in Amaranthus spinosus? (tap root system)

9. Give an example root that have function as food storage? (carrot)

10.What part of the root that have function to increase the area of
absorption? (hair root)

You might also like