Which of the following is not a function of the root system in a plant?

Holding plant upright

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Absorbing sunlight

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Absorbing water

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Absorbing minerals

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Solution

The correct option is B
Absorbing sunlight

Roots anchor the plant firmly into the ground. Roots also absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Roots do not absorb sunlight as they are below the ground. Sunlight is absorbed by green parts of the plant like leaf.

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The only function of the root is to absorb water and minerals for the plant.

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