In one to two sentences, identity the purpose of the roots in a plant and how a disease that harms the roots of a flowering plant would affect the plants ability to survive.
The purpose of the roots in a plant is to anchor it in the soil and absorb water, nutrients, and minerals. If a disease harms the roots of a flowering plant, it would hinder its ability to take up necessary resources from the soil, in turn affecting its survival by weakening its overall health and ability to grow and reproduce successfully.
