Which Part of a Plant Absorbs Most of the Water

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which part of a plant absorbs most of the water and minerals taken up from the soil?

• A) root cap
• B) root hairs
• C) the thick parts of the roots near the base of the stem
• D) storage roots
• E) sections of the root that have secondary xylem

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Useful Life

The estimated lifespan of a fixed asset, during which it can be expected to contribute to company operations.

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, used in discounting to account for the time value of money.

Annual Cash Inflows

The total amount of money, primarily from operating activities, investments, and financing, that enters a company within a year.