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I was taught that it was called the taproot

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The root of a plant that has only one main root is called?

A taproot


What is the first root of a young plant called?

The first root of a young plant is called the primaryroot.


What is the main purpose of a root?

The purpose of a root of a plant is to not only absorb water and nutrients for the plant but also to anchor the plant in soil.


What is the main job of a root?

to hold the plant still


What is the main organ in the root system?

The root system itself is an organ system. Plants have two organ systems: the root system and the shoot system. The root system consists of the ground meristem, root cap, endodermis, epidermis, parenchyma, etc in the roots. The shoot system consists of the main stalk, branchings, leaves, etc.


What are the main purposes of a root?

so the plant stays in the ground


What are four main parts of a plant?

the four main parts are the root,steam,leaves,


What part of the plant that is being removed would make the plant die?

the root is the main part of the plant if you take out the root the plant will die[mofokeng morapedi,mofokeng walker and mahlangu mosa]


What are the two main structural axes of a vascular plant?

stem and root


What are root-like hairs that anchors plants?

root hairs is what they are called they are attached to the main and secondary root to help support the plant.


How thick can a cutting be and still root?

This depends on so many factors that it is unanswerable. Some cutting material has to be thin to root other types thick. All plant material of different species roots at different times.


What is the main purpose of the root system?

it holds the plant in place and provides essential support for the plant to survive.