Question

The difference in the concentration of solutes in cell sap inside the roots and the soil water triggersand movement of water into the roots

• A. diffusion
• B. osmosis
• C. active transport

Answer 1

The correct option is B osmosis

Root hairs contain cell sap of a higher concentration than that of the surrounding soil water. The wall of root hair act as a semi-permeable membrane. This difference sets off osmosis and outside water moves into the root hair.