NEET Botany Tissue Systems MCQ Question
What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
Absorbing water and minerals from the soil
Providing structural support to the stem
Facilitating gas exchange in leaves
Storing starch for energy reserves
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Root hairs are unicellular elongations of epidermal cells that specifically help absorb water and minerals from the soil, as stated in the NCERT context.
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