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Getting to Know Plants — Science STD 6 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceGetting to Know Plants2 Marks
Question
Why roots are modified?
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Answer

Certain plants have modified roots to perform specific functions:
  • Storage roots, e.g., carrot, radish
  • Supporting roots, e.g., banyan, rubber
  • Climbing roots, e.g., money plant
  • Parasitic roots, e.g., dodder
  • Breathing roots, e.g., mangroves.

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