Question

Root hairs are present in the region of of a root.

• A. active growth
• B. elongation
• C. maturation
• D. root cap

Answer 1

The correct option is C maturation

• Root hairs are fine delicate thread-like structures formed by the epidermal cells present in the region of maturation of the roots.
• Region of maturation consists of cells which differentiate and mature. This region lies next to the region of elongation which consists of cells responsible for the elongation of roots. Region of elongation lies next to the region of meristematic activity covered and protected by the root cap.