The surface area of absorption is increased due to the presence of root hairs.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Root hairs:
Root hairs are the small tubular extensions of the root surface which help in the absorption of water and minerals from the soil
It increases the surface area for absorption.
More number of root hairs will increase the surface area and increase water absorption also.
Plants having an extensive root system will absorb more water.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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The following paragraph is related to absorption of water from the soil. Complete the paragraph by selecting the correct word from those given below. You may use a term only once.

channel xylem opposite endodermis cortex surface area soil particles roots water

__________can enter plants through entire surface of plant body. However, the bulk of water is absorbed by land plants through the __________. Root hairs are in contact with__________. These provide a large __________ for water absorption. Absorbed water is transported to the__________ and endodermis. Internal to the__________ is a single layer of pericycle. The protoxylem elements of xylem lie in __________to the pericycle. This way a direct__________ is formed for the passage of water from the root hair cells to the __________.

The surface area of absorption is increased due to the presence of root hairs.

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