Section 2: Roots, Stems, and Leaves

Question 1

What are the 4 types of roots?

Answer 1

Tap root, fibrous root, modified root, adventitious roots

Question 2

What are tap roots? + examples

Answer 2

anchors plants, stores food and water ex: carrot, radish

Question 3

What are fibrous roots? + examples

Answer 3

anchors plants + rapid water storage ex: grass

Question 4

What are modified roots? + examples

Answer 4

water storage ex: onion

Question 5

What are adventitious roots? + examples

Answer 5

support plant’s stem ex: banyan trees

Question 6

What is root caps?

Answer 6

protects the root tissues as the root grows

Question 7

What does the root caps produce?

Answer 7

a slimy substance that allows the roots to grow easily through the soil

Question 8

What are root hairs?

Answer 8

extensions of epidermis cells, they increase the surface area of the roots allowing more minerals to be absorbed

Question 9

What is cortex?

Answer 9

layer below the epidermal layer, involved in transportation of plant substances, in between the epidermis and vascular tissues

Question 10

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