Structure Of A Root System

Question 1

_ has central taproot

Answer 1

Dicotyledons

Question 2

_ have shallow roots radiating from stem base

Answer 2

Monocotyledons

Question 3

Fungi act as _ increasing total surface area for absorption

Answer 3

Root extensions

Question 4

Root hair cells absorb water by _ through semipermeable cell membranes

Answer 4

Osmosis

Question 5

From there, water passes into root cortex and then into _ for transport to shoots and leaves

Answer 5

Xylem

Question 6

Root cap protects _

Answer 6

Root tip