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Which of the following is directly responsible for taking up water from the soil in plants?


A

Fruits

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Leaves

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C

Root hairs

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Stem

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Solution

The correct option is C

Root hairs


Roots of a plant contain several root hairs. These root hairs increases the surface area of soil in contact with the roots. This allows more water to be pulled by the roots from the soil.


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