Chapter 34 - Introduction

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To fully appreciate this tutorial, you should be familiar with:
• The basic structure of roots
• The primary functions of roots

After this tutorial, you will be able to describe:
• The movement of substances as they enter the root hairs and travel to the central cylinder of the root

What tissues are involved in the movement of substances entering the xylem in roots?

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The roots of plants are the organs that we seldom see. However, they perform essential functions that maintain plant life. Roots absorb substances from the soil, and enable certain materials to travel into their central cylinder.

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