Adaptive Modifications in Plants · NCERT Biology

Climbing roots in plants like ivy primarily function to:

  1. Absorb water and nutrients from the host plant
  2. Store food in swollen underground root tissues
  3. Provide support by clinging firmly to surfaces
  4. Carry out aerobic respiration through lenticels
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Correct answer: Provide support by clinging firmly to surfaces

Climbing roots attach the plant to walls or supports. They help the plant climb and access sunlight.

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