Differentiate between the following specialized roots:A
prop root
B. buttress root
C. pneumatophore
D. storage root
E. photosynthetic root What will be an ideal response?
Concepts to Consider: Prop root--develops from branches or vertical stems and grows downward into
soil, helps support plant in upright position. Buttress root--holds trees upright and aids in distribution
of shallow roots. Pneumatophore--aerial "breathing" root that may help get oxygen to roots submerged
in water. Storage root--stores water or surplus sugars produced by leaves. Photosynthetic root--aerial
root that performs photosynthesis.
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