Chapter 99 · Part 1

ROOTS - SUPPORT OF THE PLANT - EXPANDED

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1Explain table of Contents
2Explain 1 What are Roots
3Explain 2 Types of Root Systems
4Explain functions of Roots
5Explain 1 Anchoring (Support)
6Explain 2 Preventing Soil Erosion

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Introduction

Table of Contents

1.1 What are Roots?

1.2 Types of Root Systems

2. Functions of Roots

2.1 Anchoring (Support)

2.2 Preventing Soil Erosion

2.3 Absorption

2.4 Transport

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Follow the full path

Key terms

Root hairsCharacteristicsRootsXylemNatureGinsengPurposeLegumesTurmericFunctionFunctionsSymbiosisProp rootsAshwagandhaBanyan TreeSwamp roots

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