Botany-Root
NEET Botany Root Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): Root hairs are responsible for the absorption of water and minerals from the soil. | Reason (R): Root hairs are formed from epidermal cells in the region of maturation.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that root hairs, which are responsible for water and mineral absorption, are formed from epidermal cells in the region of maturation, explaining the assertion.
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