1. Which of the following are functions of the root system? MULTIPLE CAN BE SELE

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1. Which of the following are functions of the root system? MULTIPLE CAN BE SELECTEDI prevent water loss photosynthesis absorption of water and nutrients anchorage carbohydrate storage keep leaf cool 2. Which of the following are functions of the shoot system? MULTIPLE CAN BE SELECTED photosynthesis anchorage regulate gas exchange and water loss absorption of water and nutrients carbohydrate storage structural support 3. Recall from the lecture on plant diversity that the cuticle is a waxy grotective layer on the surface of leaves, stems, and roots that prevents water loss. Based on this information, predict which of the following plant cells secrete the cuticle. A dermal cells B. xylem C. guard cells D. Phloem Tree girdling is an agricultural technique that is sometimes used to increase the size of fruit. The process of tree girdling involves removing a strip of bark around the circumfrence of a trunk or b 4. ranch Jlike in the image shown below A. phloem 8. xylem C. cork cambium D. A and C E. A, B, and C

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1.
Root system is involved in absorption of water and nutrients and anchorage.
In some plants roots store carbohydrates.
Options c,d and e are correct

2.
Shoot system is involved in photosynthesis,regulate gas exchange and water loss.
It is also involved in structural support and as well as carbohydrate storage.
Options a, c,d ,e and f are correct.

3.
Dermal cells secrete cuticle.
Option a is the answer

5.
secondary growth can be best described as the cell divisions in the vascular and cork cambia.
Option a is the answer.

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