The root hairs are the extensions of ______ cells.

epidermal

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endodermis

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pericycle

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cortex

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Solution

The correct option is A epidermal
Root hairs are tubular extensions of the epidermis that greatly increase the surface area of the root. They are constantly dying off and being replaced by new ones as the root grows and extends itself into the soil.

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