Which part of a plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

A Leaves

B Stem

C Roots

D Flowers

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Roots anchor the plant and are specialized for absorbing water and dissolved minerals from the soil through osmosis and active transport.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which part of a plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?" is Option C: Roots.

The other options — A) Leaves, B) Stem, D) Flowers — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Roots anchor the plant and are specialized for absorbing water and dissolved minerals from the soil through osmosis and active transport.

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Which part of a plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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