Question

Root cap does not absorb water because

• A. No connection with the conducting tissue
• B. No chloroplast
• C. No root hair
• D. Loosely arranged cells

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

No root hair

Root hairs are unicellular extensions of root epidermis or epiblema. Root hairs provide increased surface for absorption of water. Root cap is the terminal region of tap root, which is devoid of root hairs. The root cap protects the growing tip in plants. It does not absorb water.

So, the correct answer is 'No root hair'