Which of the Following Is an Adaptation That Enhances the Uptake

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an adaptation that enhances the uptake of water and minerals by roots?

• A) mycorrhizae
• B) pumping through plasmodesmata
• C) active uptake by vessel elements
• D) rhythmic contractions by cells in the root cortex

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