In Roots, Which Structure(s) Increases Surface Area for the Absorption

question 87

Multiple Choice

In roots, which structure(s) increases surface area for the absorption of water and minerals from the soil?

• A) root hairs
• B) root cap
• C) Casparian strip
• D) vascular cylinder
• E) zone of elongation

Recognize the significance of accurately representing data through the number of intervals in a frequency distribution table.

Grasp the basic concepts of distribution including variability, symmetry, modality, and directionality.

Understand the APA guidelines for constructing figures such as bar charts and frequency polygons.

Identify the characteristics of distributions based on their shapes (positively skewed, negatively skewed, symmetrical, etc.).

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Definitions:

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