Question

Which one of the following is not a function of roots for the plant ?
1. To provide humus
2. To give support
3. To absorb water and minerals
4. To store food

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : To provide humus

Concept:

• Plants have different types of roots.
• Some store food, some breathe some hang from the branches.

Explanation:

• Roots are the underground structures that help in the absorption of water and minerals provide a proper anchorage to the plant parts, storage of reserve food material (Carrot, Radish), and synthesis of PGR (plant growth regulators).
• Sometimes roots get modified to perform different functions like storage of food, respiration, climbing, etc.
• These types of roots are called modified roots.
• Examples - prop root of the Banyan tree for providing support, Pneumatophores of Rhizophora, and Mangrove plants for respiration.

So, these statements are correct.

• To give support to the plant.
• To store food.
• To absorb water and minerals.

Thus, roots do not function to provide humus.