Which part of the root is mainly concerned with the absorption of minerals?

Root hairs

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Cells of meristematic zone

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Cells of maturation zone

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Cells of root cap

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Solution

The correct option is A Root hairs
The root hair cells have carrier molecules on their cell membranes. These pick up the mineral ions and move them across the membrane into the cell against the concentration gradient.

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