This is a beet plant. Beets are called root vegetables because people can eat the root of the beet plant. But before they can be eaten, beets need to grow strong and healthy in the soil.
What role in the survival of the plant does the root of the beet plant likely have?
It is involved in photosynthesis.
It stores energy.
It protects the seeds.
It absorbs sunlight.
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It stores energy.
The root of the beet plant likely plays a role in storing nutrients and energy that the plant has absorbed from the soil. This stored energy helps the plant survive during times when it may not be able to get enough nutrients from the soil.