What are roots and stems?

Roots and stems move water and food inside a plant. Roots Roots hold plants in the soil. They also take in water and other substances that the plant needs. Some roots called taproots are thick and straight. They grow deep and make it hard to pull the plant from the ground. Some roots called fibrous roots are thin and have lots of root hairs. They grow into a dense network, but are not deep. Roots also store some of the food the plant produces. This is why edible roots such as carrots and sweet potatoes are so nutritious. Quick Check 17. Why are roots important? 18. I am the part of the root through which water and other substances enter. What am I? Parts of a Root Root Hairs • small structures on surface of roots • water and minerals enter here Xylem (ZIGH•uhm) • water and minerals go up to the plant through these tubes Phloem (FLOH•uhm) • food moves down the plant through these tubes Epidermi

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