Root
The root is usually the underground part
of the plant. The root serves as support for
the plant. The root draws food and water from
the surrounding soil. The root may store food.
Root Hairs
The root hairs are thin, hairlike outgrowths
of a root. The root hairs absorb water
and minerals from the soil.
Root Caps
The root caps are groups of tiny cells
which grow at the tips of roots.
Root caps are spherical in shape.
The root caps help to protect the root
tip from the roughness of the soil as
roots grow in search of water.
Primary Root
The primary root is the largest part of the root.
The primary root is usually located directly
below the main stem of the plant. The primary
root is the main path from the smaller roots
to the stem. Sometimes the primary
below the main stem of the plant. The primary
root is the main path from the smaller roots
to the stem. Sometimes the primary
root stores food for the plant.
The secondary roots are roots which
branch off from the primary root.
Secondary roots grow down at an angle.
Secondary roots serve as a pathway
for food and water from the root
hairs to the primary root.
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