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Are the water absorbing roots different from food absorbing roots?
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What are three function of roots?
to anchor the plantabsorb water and mineralsand sometimes store foodThree functions of roots include anchoring the plant, storing food and nutrients, and absorbing water. Roots also synthesize cytokinin for growth.
What carries water to the roots and food back to the roots?
Two different types of tissue: the xylem carries water and the phloem carries nutrients.
Why do plants die after their roots are cut?
The plant gets its water and nutrients by the roots. No roots = no water, no "food" = Death.
How do mosses absorb water?
Because mosses do not have veins to transport food and water, every part of the part is consistent in absorbing water and nutrients necessary for the plant. Mosses do not have roots, but have rhizoids, which are branched threads that help absorb water. They also aid in keeping the moss anchored to the ground.
How does a tiger stay hydrated?
By absorbing fluid from its food and by drinking water.
Why the villi in the small intestine are perfect for food absorbing?
to absorb water
What vascular tissue carries food from the leaves to the roots?
The phloem carries the food down from the leaves. Not to be confused with xylem, which carries water up to the leaves.
What roles do fruits and seeds play in the plant system?
Roots act like straws absorbing water and minerals from the soil. Tiny root hairs stick out of the root, helping in the absorption. Roots help to anchor the plant in the soil so it does not fall over. Roots also store extra food for future use.
What is Food such as beets and carrots are the of different plants?
roots
Does a plants roots make food for the plant?
No, they receive water and nutrients from the soil, but the chlorophyl/chloroplasts obtain sunlight and use water to create food for a plant. But som of them are modified to use sunlight to prepare food
How do plants absorb water from the soil?
Roots have hairs on the tips that soak up the water and they then soak the water up the plant and then the water is transported to the other veins in the leaf.
What happens when plants and food coloring are mixed?
the stem and the leafs change to the colour of the food colouring so it turns red for example because the roots are absorbing it then it goes to the stem and through the vain
