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The primary function of roots is?

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Absorb water and also help to support the plant or tree to stay upright
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1) absorption of water and inorganic nutrients, 2) anchoring of the plant body to the ground, and supporting it, 3) storage of food and nutrients, 4) vegetative reproduction and competition with other plants.

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