Which of the Following Would Likely Not Contribute to the Surface

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely not contribute to the surface area available for water absorption from the soil by a plant root system?

• A) root hairs
• B) endodermis
• C) mycorrhizae
• D) fungi associated with the roots
• E) fibrous arrangement of the roots

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