6.2 Roots

6.2 Roots
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6.2 Roots

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Aim:
    What are roots and what functions do they have?
    Which types of root systems are there?

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Structures of a root

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What do the roots do?
  • The root cap senses where there is water.
  • The primary and lateral roots anchor the plant in the ground and provide support.
  • The root hairs absorb the water and nutrients from the soil.

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Why do plant roots have cells with roothairs? look it up on page 152

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osmosis
the movement of water from one side to the other.
Water moves from the side with the most water to the side with the least water.

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You can skip page 153!
do not learn!!

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Review: what have I learnt?
Close your books 
Write down a short answer to these two questions below:
    What are roots and what functions do they have?
    Which types of root systems are there?
After a signal discuss your answers with your neighbour

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