Question

A plant that does not have roots cannot survive for long. Why?

• A. Roots hold a plant to the soil and helps in absorption of water
• B. Roots enable communication between two plants
• C. Roots perform the major portion of transporting oxygen
• D. Roots are integral to the process of photosynthesis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Roots hold a plant to the soil and helps in absorption of water

A plant without roots cannot survive because primary function of the roots is to absorb water and nutrients which are essential for survival of the plant. Apart from that, it helps in anchoring the plant to the soil.