Structures and Functions in Plants

Parts of a plant- Root functions and types

by Zoya Aamira

​FUNCTIONS OF ROOT:-

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• Holds the plant firmly in the soil.

• ​Absorbs and Transports water and minerals

• ​Modification-

• 1.Food Storage- Carrot, Beetroot

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of water

• a)Takes water

• b) It carries soil

• Both a and d

• d) Stores food

Types of Roots

1. ​Tap roots- Has a main root from which other fine lateral roots are grown. Examples- Bean plant, Mango plant.

​2. Fibrous Roots- Does not have a main root only lateral thin roots. Example-Grass, Paddy(rice), Wheat and Maize(corn)

Multiple Select

Which are the Examples of tap root

• Bean plant

• Wheat

• Mango plant

• Grass

Multiple Choice

Which type of root does not have a main root

• a)Tap root

• b)Fibrous root

• c) Both a and b

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Maize has ________ root.

• Thin Root

• Tap root

• Weak Root

• Fibrous