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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationHSC Science Class 11

The Root

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Estimated time: 3 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: The Root

  • Root: Underground part of plant, develops from the radicle of embryo.
  • Types of roots: Tap root (dicots), fibrous root (monocots), adventitious roots (from other plant parts).
  • Functions: Absorption of water and minerals, anchorage, storage of food, synthesis of growth regulators.
  • Root cap: Protects the tender root apex and helps in soil penetration.
  • Regions of root: Meristematic (cell division), elongation (increase in length), maturation (differentiation and root hairs).
  • Root hairs: Help in absorption of water and minerals from soil.
  • Modifications: Support (prop, stilt), respiration (pneumatophores), storage (carrot, radish, turnip).
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