Functions and Importance of Plant Roots

The video tutorial explains the structure and function of plant roots, highlighting their role in supporting and stabilizing plants. It describes two main types of roots: tap roots, which grow deep into the soil, and fibrous roots, which spread out near the surface. The video also discusses how roots absorb water and nutrients, essential for plant survival, and how some roots store food. Through examples and illustrations, the importance of roots in plant health and growth is emphasized.

What is the primary function of roots in plants?

• To support and anchor the plant

• To absorb sunlight

• To produce flowers

• To attract pollinators

Which of the following is an example of a plant with a tap root system?

• Onion

• Wheat

• Carrot

• Grass

How do fibrous roots differ from tap roots?

• They grow sideways and form a dense network

• They store more food

• They are thicker and longer

• They grow deeper into the soil

Which type of root system is characterized by numerous roots of the same size?

• Adventitious root system

• Aerial root system

• Tap root system

• Fibrous root system

What role do roots play in preventing plants from being uprooted?

• They absorb sunlight

• They hold the plant firmly in the soil

• They attract insects

• They produce seeds

What happens to plants when their roots are removed?

• They become more colorful

• They grow faster

• They produce more flowers

• They dry up and die

Why are roots essential for plant nutrition?

• They produce chlorophyll

• They absorb water and minerals from the soil

• They attract pollinators

• They produce oxygen

What is the consequence of removing roots from a plant?

• The plant grows taller

• The plant becomes more colorful

• The plant dries up and dies

• The plant produces more seeds

Which of the following plants is known for storing extra food in its roots?

• Wheat

• Onion

• Grass

• Radish

What is one of the key functions of roots in plants like carrots and beetroots?

• To attract insects

• To store extra food

• To produce seeds

• To produce flowers