Question

In roots, what structure increases surface area for the absorption of water and minerals from the soil?

Answer 1

✴Root hairs are the structures that increase the surface area of absorption of water and minerals.

✴Root hairs are very fine and delicate, thread like structures that arise from the region of maturation of the root .

✴They are exogenous in origin and are unicellular structures developed from the epidermis of the root.

✴ Their major function is increasing the surface area of absorption of water and minerals from the soil.

Answer 2

In roots , the root hairs increase the surface area for the absorption of water and minerals from the soil .