Root hairs absorb water from soil when

osmotic concentration is same.

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solute concentration is higher in soil solution

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solute concentration is higher in root hairs

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The correct option is C
solute concentration is higher in root hairs

A higher solute concentration in the root hair cells will facilitate endosmosis into the root hair from the outside.

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Root hairs absorb water from soil when

The correct option is C solute concentration is higher in root hairs A higher solute concentration in the root hair cells will facilitate endosmosis into the root hair from the outside.

The correct option is C
solute concentration is higher in root hairs

A higher solute concentration in the root hair cells will facilitate endosmosis into the root hair from the outside.