Question

Give five characteristics each of the following.

(a) Roots

(b) Stems

(c) Leaves

Answer 1

a)Roots:-

• They originate from the radicle of seed.
• They are positively geotropic.
• Helps in the absorption of water and minerals.
• Provide anchorage to plant.
• Sometime modify to fulfill different needs of plant-like storage, support etc.

b).Stem:-

• They originate from the plumule of the seed.
• They are positively phototropic.
• Helps in the translocation of water, minerals, and food with the help of vascular bundles.
• They modify into flower and help in reproduction.
• Provide support, strength, and connectivity to organs of a plant.

c).Leaves:-

• It is divided into three main parts -leaf base, petiole, and lamina.
• It contains a green colored pigment known as chlorophyll.
• It is responsible for the formation of food in plants.
• It is born at the nodes of a stem.
• The lamina is traversed by vascular strands known as veins.