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Post-UTME Biology 2017 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the diagram below (a seedling with roots and shoot, with M pointing to the shoot tip and Z pointing to the root system) to answer this question and the next. The part labelled Z is for

  • A. anchorageCorrect
  • B. support
  • C. breathing
  • D. food storage

Explanation

The root system (labelled Z) primarily anchors the plant firmly in the soil, in addition to absorbing water and minerals.

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