BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 25, Problem 14SA
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The function of the stem in plants is to provide support and position to leaves for photosynthesis. The function of roots in a plant is the transportation of water and minerals, storage, and food (in some plants) and it anchors it in the soil.
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