In one to two sentences, identify the purpose of the roots in a plant and how a disease that harms the roots of a flowering plant would affect the plant’s ability to survive.gyk.jgh.bnm,hu;hkkl;

The purpose of the roots in a plant is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and anchor the plant in place. If a disease harms the roots of a flowering plant, it can disrupt the plant's ability to take up water and nutrients, leading to a lack of resources necessary for survival.