Question

Which part of a plant absorbs most of the water and minerals taken up from the soil? question 8 options:

a.the thick parts of the roots near the base of the stem
b.storage roots
c.root cap
d.sections of the root that have secondary xylem
e.root hairs?

Answer 1

e. root hairs

Step-by-step explanation:

The uptake of water and mineral salts in plants occurs mostly at the root epidermis level, especially through root hair. These structures are extensions of epidermal cells that increase the surface area of contact with the ground, and consequently the absorption capacity.

These root hairs are microscopic and are actually extensions of the root epidermis cells. The presence of these hairs makes the root area available for the absorption of these resources to be much larger.

Answer 2

The correct answer is root hairs. Root hairs are extensions of fibrous or tap roots and they are adapted to absorption of water and nutrients from soil. They are long and thin which makes them able to penetrate soil particles so that they can obtain nutrients and moisture. They also have increased surface area which accelerates the absorption process.