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As roots grow underground they have no access to light so cannot manufacture Chlorophyll therefore they are white not green.
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∙ 12y ago
Roots do not contain chlorophyll, the green pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plant tissues. Without chlorophyll, roots do not have the ability to absorb sunlight and convert it into energy, so they do not appear green.
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∙ 6y agoBecause chlorophyll is used to make sugar using the sun, and there is no sun underneath the soil.
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Why are roots brown and not green?
Roots are brown because they contain pigments such as tannins and lignin. These pigments help protect the root from pathogens and provide structural support. Green pigments, like chlorophyll, are primarily found in leaves where photosynthesis occurs.
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carbon dioxide
What is the color and size of the ampalaya roots?
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Bryophytes and several algae
How are the structures of trees roots and leaves well suited for their roles in supplying the tree with water and sugar?
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Why are roots brown and not green?
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Why are plant leafs green but roots are not?
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according to me they do have white roots in order to emit heat as they are submerged in soil
What plant part is not green?
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Why are roots of plants are not green?
because roots are under ground and get no sun light so the roots cant photosinsiphise (sry i cant spell)
Is photosynthesis happen in some aerial roots?
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How do you get green out of grey relaxed hair?
they covered my gray hair just the roots and now my hightlights are green?
How non green plants photosynthesise?
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What is green brown and red and have no roots stem or leaves?
carbon dioxide
What is the color and size of the ampalaya roots?
Green is the Color of the Ampalaya or Bitter Melon...
What color is the bitterroot of Montana?
Pink, white, brown, and Green for the stem and roots
