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madeline freeman Q3
mmf Q3 plants with seeds- roots
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| where is the root located? | underground, bottom of plant |
| what are the two types of roots? | fibrous and taproot |
| fibrous roots? | several main roots that branch repeatedly to form a tangled mass of thin roots ex. grass, corn, most trees |
| taproot? | long, thick root and thin branching roots extend off of that. digs deep, good for dry or windy places ex. cacti, dandelion, carrots |
| what are the 3 functions of a root? | anchor plants, absorb water and minerals, and to store food. |
| what are the uses of roots? | food, medicines, dyes, and insecticides |
| root hairs | increase surface area, absorbs water |
| xylem | carries water up to plant from root |
| cortex | stores food |
| root cap | protects tip of root while it grows |
| growth tissue | where root grows, new cells are formed |
| phloem | carries foods from leaves through out plant |
| epidermis | outer surface, protects root |
| what root typically absorbs water thats close to the soil surface? | fibrous roots |
| what root would be good in the desert? | taproot |
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