What Advantages Do Root Hairs Give to a Plant

question 47

Multiple Choice

What advantages do root hairs give to a plant?

• A) The products of photosynthesis from the leaves are stored in the root hairs.
• B) Root hairs provide support for the elongating shoot system.
• C) Root hairs allow the plant to regenerate after the shoot system dies back.
• D) Root hairs allow lateral branching of the roots.
• E) Root hairs increase the surface area available for water absorption.

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