Question

Statement: A plant that does not have roots cannot survive for long.

Choose the possible reason(s) that support(s) the above statement.

• A. Roots perform absorption of water and nutrients.
• B. Root helps in the process of transpiration.
• C. Roots help in anchoring the plant into the soil.
• D. Roots play a major role in gaseous exchange.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Roots perform absorption of water and nutrients.
C Roots help in anchoring the plant into the soil.

Roots are one of the most significant parts of a plant. They help in absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. Attachment of the roots to the soil, help to fix the plant tightly into the soil, making it difficult to uproot the plant. Thus, root plays a major role in anchoring the plant to the soil. Some plants like radish, carrot, beetroot, etc., store food materials within their roots.