Root Hairs

question 27

Multiple Choice

Root hairs:

• A) protect the delicate cells of the apical meristem.
• B) help orient the root so it will grow downward.
• C) increase the capacity of roots to absorb water.
• D) are sparse and extremely long.
• E) are located at each node on the root.

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Definitions:

ATC

Average Total Cost, a term in economics that refers to the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Surveillance System

An integrated system designed to monitor and collect data on activities or changes in an area or environment, often used for security purposes.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, crucial for decision-making in production and pricing strategies.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the amount of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.