Question

Given below is a group of five terms. Arrange and rewrite the terms in correct order so as to be in a logical sequence.

Endodermis, cortex, soil water, xylem, and root hair

Answer 1

The correct sequence of water absorption: Soil water, root hair, cortex, endodermis, and xylem.

1. The root hairs absorb water from the soil due to high water concentration in the soil.
2. The water absorption from the soil into the root hairs occurs due to osmosis.
3. The absorbed water passes through the cortical and epidermal cells.
4. Then, the water molecules along with minerals are taken up by the xylem elements to transport them to the aerial parts of the plant.