NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -So the correct answer is ‘ Root hairs’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roots are the parts of plants responsible for water and minerals absorption. It is also involved in the anchorage of the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Root hairs form in the zone of differentiation and this is where they begin to poke out into the soil to absorb water and mineral nutrients. Root hairs greatly increase the root surface area and therefore increase the ability of a plant to absorb water and nutrients.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer:-Plants absorb water from the soil with the help of roots. It also absorbs minerals in organic form through root hairs. The water and minerals get transported by xylem vessels.

Detailed explanation-5: -Root hair absorbs water from soil through osmosis. Water will be absorbed by root hairs by osmosis as the environment in the soil is hypotonic. This kind of absorption takes place passively. The water can easily move from the region of higher concentration to the low concentration without expenditure of energy.