Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285423586
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 33.1, Problem 1C
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To determine: Some of the functions of roots.

Introduction: Plants are non-motile living beings that are capable of producing their own food by utilizing the sunlight and carbon dioxide. The flowering plants and other vascular plants consist of a plant body that are usually organized into a root system and shoot system. The root system is generally present in the underground part of the plant body, whereas the shoot system is the aerial portion of the plant body that consists of vertical stem that bears leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Some of the functions of shoots.

Introduction: Plants are non-motile living beings that are capable of producing their own food by utilizing the sunlight and carbon dioxide. The flowering plants and other vascular plants consist of a plant body that are usually organized into a root system and shoot system. The root system is generally present in the underground part of the plant body, whereas the shoot system is the aerial portion of the plant body that consists of vertical stem that bears leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.

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