Question

Answer the following questions.
(a) Give two important functions of roots.
(b) Name the two main systems of the plant.
(c) Which part of the plant do we eat in the following vegetables?
spinach, cauliflower, sweet potato, ginger, cabbage, onion, tomato, potato, carrot, capsicum
(d) What is germination?

Answer 1

(a) Two important functions of roots are:
(i) To absorb water and minerals from the soil
(ii) To provide support to the plant

(b) The two main systems of a plant are the root and shoot systems.

(c)
Spinach - Leaves
Cauliflower - Flower
Sweet potato - Root
Ginger - Stem
Cabbage - Leaves
Onion - Leaves
Tomato - Fruit
Potato - Stem
Carrot - Root
Capsicum - Fruit

(d) Germination is a process in which a dormant embryo in the seed becomes active at the onset of favourable conditions and germinates into a small seedling.