The Chief Function of Root Hairs Is to

question 36

Multiple Choice

The chief function of root hairs is to

• A)provide a home for symbiotic bacteria.
• B)provide a direct passageway from the soil to the vascular cylinder.
• C)decrease the anchoring power of roots.
• D)increase the surface area for absorption of water and minerals.

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Heritability

A statistical measure that indicates how much of the variation in a particular trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Universal Grammar

A theory suggesting that the ability to acquire language is innate, genetically programmed, and common to all humans, regardless of the specific language they learn.

Noam Chomsky

A linguist, cognitive scientist, and political activist known for revolutionizing the field of linguistics by introducing the concept of universal grammar.