Root Hairs Are Most Important to a Plant Because They

question 45

Multiple Choice

Root hairs are most important to a plant because they

• A) anchor a plant in the soil.
• B) store starches.
• C) increase the surface area for absorption.
• D) provide a habitat for nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
• E) contain xylem tissue.

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