Roots

Question 1

What is the primary function of roots in plants?

Answer 1

Anchorage

Roots provide stability by anchoring the plant into the soil.

Question 2

What is one of the key functions of roots related to water?

Answer 2

Absorption of Water and Nutrients

Roots take up water and essential nutrients from the soil.

Question 3

What do roots store for future use?

Answer 3

Food and Nutrients

Roots can store carbohydrates and other nutrients.

Question 4

What function do roots serve in the transport of substances?

Answer 4

Conduction

Roots conduct water and nutrients to other parts of the plant.

Question 5

What are roots responsible for in terms of plant development?

Answer 5

Growth and Hormone Production

Roots produce hormones like auxins that regulate plant growth.

Question 6

Auxin

Answer 6

hormone that is associated with root functions and is crucial for growth and development in plants.

Question 7

Root cap

Answer 7

It protects the delicate root tips when it clears its path through the dirt

Question 8

It protects the delicate root tips when jt clears its path through the dirt

Answer 8

Root cap

Question 9

The region of cell division

Answer 9

Region of Meristematic activity

Question 10

Apical Meristem cells (Region of Elongation)

Answer 10

These cells help in the growth of roots

Question 11

Which region are root hairs found?

Answer 11

Region of Maturation

Question 12

Root hairs are essential for the root _______.

Answer 12

Epidermis

Question 13

Pith

Answer 13

Central core of parenchyma cells and is present in monocot

Question 14

Pericycle

Answer 14

A thin layer of plant tissue found just inside the endodermis and surrounding the vascular cylinder.

Question 15

Endodermis

Answer 15

Acts as selective barrier, regulating the movement of water, ions, and nutrients into the vascular system

Question 16

Hypodermis (Cortex)

Answer 16

Located just beneath the outermost layer that provides additional support

Question 17

Bundle sheath

Answer 17

In roots, this refers to the cells surrounding the vascular cylinder

Question 18

What are the different types of root movements?

Answer 18

Positive geotropism, Positive hydrotropism, and Negative Phototropism

Question 19

What are the different types of root movements?

Answer 19

Positive geotropism, Positive hydrotropism, and Negative Phototropism

Question 20

Growth of roots towards gravity

Answer 20

Positive Geotropism

Question 21

Growth towards the water

Answer 21

Positive Hydrotropism

Question 22

Movements of roots away from sunlight

Answer 22

Negative Phototropism

Question 23

Storage roots

Answer 23

These roots store extra foods and nutrients

Question 24

Prop roots

Answer 24

These roots grow from the stem down into the soil, providing extra support for the plant.

Question 25

Aerial roots

Answer 25

These roots grow above the ground and can absorb moisture from the air.

Question 26

Buttress roots

Answer 26

These are large, wide roots at the base of trees, providing additional support

Question 27

Pneumatophores

Answer 27

These are specialized roots that grow upwards, allowing plants in swampy areas to access oxygen.

Question 28

Suckers

Answer 28

aboveground stem that developed from adventitious buds on the roots, for asexual reproduction