Question

Which of these is NOT a job of the root of the plant?

A.
to hold the plant in place
B.
to make food
C.
to take in water and minerals from the soil

Answer 1

B. To make food.

Step-by-step explanation:

The roots of a plant take water and minerals from the soil but they are not responsible for making the food for the plant. The roots supply what is needed to do so.

Answer 2

"The roots of the plant do not make the food. Thus, the answer to this question is letter B. The roots hold the plant in place and through them the minerals and water from the soil. The roots is also involved in the vegetative reproduction and competitions with other plants."