Question

A plant in which roots have been destroyed cannot survive for long. Why?

• A. Roots anchor the plant to the soil
• B. Roots makes a plant grow fast
• C. Roots helps in absorbing water
• D. Roots store food and nutrients

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Roots anchor the plant to the soil
C Roots helps in absorbing water
D Roots store food and nutrients

• Root anchor the plant to the soil. The root hairs present helps in the absorption of water and minerals from the soil and transports it throughout the plant.
• Roots of plants like carrot and turnip store food and minerals.