Question

Given below is a set of five terms. Without changing the first term, rearrange the remaining four, so as to be in a logical sequence as per the direction given in the bracket.

Soil water, xylem, cortex, endodermis, root hair (conduction of water).

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.