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The roots of a plant aren't green because there is no chlorophyll in the roots. All of the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts are taken to the leaves of a plant. <3
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What plant part is not green?
The roots of a plant are not green. A part of a plant is green because it contains chlorophyll, which is used for photosynthesis. Since no light penetrates the ground to reach the roots, the roots need no chlorophyll, and so are brown instead of green.
What do glyphosate do with weeds?
Glyphosate applied to green plant material will translocate through the plant to the roots and kill the whole structure.
Where do the molecules need to be at the start in photosynthesis?
In photosynthesis, molecules need to be located within the chloroplasts of plant cells. This is where the process takes place, specifically within the thylakoid membranes and stroma of the chloroplasts.
The roots of a plant are?
the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)
Do plants get energy from their green leaves?
no the plant harnesses sunlight from its leaves and finds food (minerals) and water from the roots.
Does neutralisation happen in the roots?
Neutralisation is the process that occurs in plant roots. The plant roots provide nutrition for the plant such as carrying minerals and water up to the other plant section (leafs, petals, buds, etc.)
What do you call the green pigment in a plant leafs that traps sunlight?
chlorophyll
What plant part is not green?
The roots of a plant are not green. A part of a plant is green because it contains chlorophyll, which is used for photosynthesis. Since no light penetrates the ground to reach the roots, the roots need no chlorophyll, and so are brown instead of green.
What does green caterpillar eat?
leafs and have a twig for them to climb on
Why do marijuana leafs wilt?
it is either dying or the roots are root bound which means you need to transplant them into another pot or the roots will not grow which means your plant will die
Is green peas a leaf?
Peas are the seeds of the pea plant. They are produced in pods. Pea plants have leafs which are green but are not peas.
What do big nanimals eat in the forest?
Most big animals in the forest browse on plant life, leafs,roots and berries.
What part of the plant is the lungs?
plants do not have lungs. but their leafs absorb carbon dioxide and send out oxygen and their roots take up water.
Which tomato plant grows taller?
Preferibaly the one with the 5-7 green leafs and buds hanging off of them.
What substance is transported from the leafs to the roots?
Water
Is mistletoe a plant or an animal?
it is a plant and is much like kudzu because it will invade an ecosystem and drain the nutrients from the plants/trees it grows on it has white berries and green leafs
What do glyphosate do with weeds?
Glyphosate applied to green plant material will translocate through the plant to the roots and kill the whole structure.
