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Science Roots
Test Feburary 12th, 2013
Question | Answer |
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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 |