Structure of Roots

What structure of a plant does identify?

• Stem

• Flower

• Roots

• Leaf

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_______ are both internal and external parts of a plant.

• Function

• Behavior

• Structure

• Survival

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What structure of a plant does letter B identify?

• Stem

• Flower

• Roots

• Fruit

What TWO statements describe the functions of the roots?

• They anchor the plant to the ground

• They transport water and nutrients to leaves

• They absorb water and nutrients from soil

• They absorb sunlight and air

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Where does a plant absorb nutrients from the soil?

• In the flowers

• In the stem

• In the leaves

• In the roots

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Which part of the plant brings in water and minerals?

• leaf

• stem

• roots

• flower

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What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?

• Absorb sunlight

• Anchor the plant

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Store food

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Which part of the root is responsible for protecting the root tip as it grows through the soil?

• Root cap

• Root hair

• Cortex

• Xylem

What is the main tissue responsible for the transport of water in roots?

• Phloem

• Xylem

• Cortex

• Epidermis

In which zone of the root does cell division primarily occur?

• Zone of maturation

• Zone of elongation

• Zone of cell division

• Root cap