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What are root hairs?


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Root hairs:

  1. Root hairs are the hair-like tubular extensions of a plant root that increase the surface area of the root.
  2. The function of the root hairs is to absorb water and minerals and transport it through the plant.
  3. The most absorption of water in roots occurs through root hairs.

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