Question

Which of the following is not related to the suitability of roots for absorption of water from soil?

• A. Have cell sap at a higher concentration
• B. Root hairs have thin walls
• C. have a large surface area.
• D. Grow downward in the soil.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Grow downward in the soil.

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Growing downward in the soil is the property of the roots of a plant that help the plant to stand still and firmly.
2. Growing downwards in the soil is the ability of the roots that is unrelated to the suitability of roots for absorption of water from the soil.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A. Cell sap with high concentration helps in osmosis to absorb water from the soil.

Option B. Root hairs are epidermal skin outgrowths that are very thin which makes it easy to absorb water from the soil.

Option C. Root hairs have a large surface area to surround and absorb more water from the soil.

Final Answer: Growing downward in the soil is not related to the suitability of the roots for absorption of water from the soil.