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Which part of the root absorbs water from the soil?


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Roots:

The plant body is divided into three main parts: leaves, stems, and roots. The leaves and stems are present above the ground, far from the soil. While the roots are present under the ground, surrounded by soil.

  1. Root hairs are the outgrowth of epidermal cells present on roots.
  2. Osmosis takes place in root hairs to absorb water.
  3. Root hairs help plants to absorb water from the soil.

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