In plants during the spring season. food material stored in the roots usually moves into the ____________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) buds.

Explanation:

• In plants, food stored in the roots during the winter or dormant period is primarily used during the spring season to support new growth. This stored food, typically in the form of starch, is converted into sugars and transported to various parts of the plant for growth.
• The buds are the first part of the plant to use this food as they are responsible for the new growth of shoots, leaves, and flowers during spring.
• The energy from the stored food in the roots helps initiate and support the growth of these new structures, especially in spring when the plant begins to prepare for flowering and photosynthesis.

Information Booster:

• Spring Growth: In spring, as temperatures rise, plants begin their active growth phase. The stored starch in the roots is converted into sugars, which are then transported to the buds, where new growth (shoots, leaves, and flowers) takes place.
• Photosynthesis: Once the new leaves begin to form, they start photosynthesizing—a process in which the plant produces its own food (glucose) using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. This reduces the plant's dependence on the stored food in the roots.
• Plant Storage: Roots serve as storage organs for nutrients in many plants. For instance: Carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes store starches in their roots, which provide energy during periods of new growth. Similarly, some plants like potatoes store starch in their tubers, which sprout in the spring.
• Buds: Buds are undeveloped shoots that contain the embryonic plant parts, such as new leaves or flowers. During spring, these buds swell and grow using the energy from the stored food to expand and produce new plant tissue.