Question

Which of the following are NOT the characteristics of root hair to draw water from the soil?

• A. The wide surface area provided by the rootlets and root hairs.
• B. Thin walls of the root hair.
• C. The solute concentration of the cell sap in the root hair is higher.
• D. Absorption is active.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Absorption is active.

The characteristics of root hair to draw water from the soil are as follows.

1. The wide surface area provided by the rootlets and root hairs.

2. Thin walls of the root hair.

3. The solute concentration of the cell sap in the root hair is higher.