PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Question
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Which part of the plant soaks up nutrients and water?
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fruit
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leaves
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roots
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stem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Roots are the part of plants that absorb water and minerals from the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Root hairs are long, thin, single cell extensions from the epidermis. They profoundly increase the overall root surface area and connection with the soil and are responsible for absorbing water and mineral nutrients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plants absorb water through their entire surface – roots, stems and leaves. However, the majority of water is absorbed by root hairs. Root hairs are thin-walled uni-cellular outgrowths of epidermis.
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