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Biology
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ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 35, Problem 1S
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To determine:

The unfamiliar vegetable is a root or a stem based on its external features and a microscopic examination of its cross section.

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The roots helps the plant to anchorage it into the soil. It helps in the absorption of water and minerals from the soil. Stems support leaves to maximize the light absorption part and helps in conduction of the water and minerals across the plant.

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