Parts of a plant: Functions of roots

Plants need roots to absorb ___________ and nutrients in the soil.

Roots have root hairs to help increase the roots' ____________________ for absorption.

Roots also help to ______________ the plants to the ground so that they do not topple easily when there are strong winds.

Some plants, such as the sweet potato plant, store ___________ in their roots.

Potatoes, carrots, radishes are all examples of ___________________.