Question

What parts of the plant make up the root system and the shoot system?

Answer 1

Root system is made up of main root/roots and their branches. Shoot system is made up of stem and leaves.

Explanation:

Plant body in higher plants is made up of root system and shoot system.

The seed is embryonic plant and germinates to form a seedling that grows into mature plant. At the time of germniation, the radicle gives rise to primary root and plumule develops into shoot .

The primary root persists and develops into tap root in dicots . The tap root and its lateral branches together constitute tap root system.

The primary root is short lived and is replaced by a number of roots from lower nodes of stem in monocots. These are called adventitious roots . These roots along with their lateral branches constitute adventitious root system .

The stem and leaves together constitute shoot system .