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Question
How is root hair structurally adapted for absorption of water from the soil?
Solution
(i) The root hair represents a large surface area in contact with the soil particle.
(ii) The minute root hair can penetrate between the soil particles and when it comes in contact with soil water, the cell membrane allows efficient entry of water into the root.
(iii) The cytoplasm and the vacuoles also help in this water absorption by osmosis.
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