Question

What are the characteristics of a root?

Answer 1

The characteristics of a root:

1. In plants, the root is the part growing downward and holds the plant tightly and absorbs water, and minerals from the soil, and even stores food.
2. They are generally cylindrical in structure.
3. The roots are positively geotropic.
4. Buds and leaves are absent in the roots.
5. Chlorophyll is not present in roots so they are colorless.
6. A root cap is present over the apex of the root.
7. Nodes and internodes are absent in roots.