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Science Roots
Test Feburary 12th, 2013
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Function Of Roots | anchor and support in the ground absob water and minerals holds soil in place |
| Root Types | Fibrus Roots and tap roots |
| Structure of the Roots | 1. Root hairs 2. Meristem 3. Root cap |
| Root Hairs | increase surface area of water and minerals absorbtion |
| Meristem | where new cells are produced |
| Root Caps | protects tip of growing root |
| Fibrus Roots | a firbrous root system is the oppisite of a taproot system- usuallyformed byt hin modelrately branching roots growing from the stem |
| Taproots | a straight tapering root growing vertically downward and forming the center which subsidary rootlets spring |