Which of the following is true about plant roots?

• A. Anchoring the plant body to the ground
• B. They are the site of photosynthesis
• C. They transport sugars from leaves to roots
• D. They are a reproductive organ

Answer: (A)

Roots anchor the plant, keeping it stable in the soil so it can withstand wind and gravity. They also absorb water and minerals from the soil, which then move upward through the plant via the xylem. Root hairs on the tips of roots increase surface area, helping uptake even more efficiently. Photosynthesis happens primarily in leaves (and green stems), not in roots, which is why that statement isn’t true. While sugars produced in leaves travel through the plant to roots via the phloem, this is a broader transport process rather than a defining job of the roots themselves. Reproductive organs are flowers and seeds, not roots.