The structures present in the roots that absorb water and minerals are
A
Epidermal extensions.
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B
Hypodermis.
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C
Endodermis.
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D
Epidermal appendages.
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Solution
The correct option is A Epidermal extensions. Epidermal extensions are majorly involved in absorption of water and minerals These structures are always unicellular, while epidermal appendages may be unicellular or multicellular. Root hairs are epidermal extensions formed by outward elongated bulging towards the wall of epidermal cells.