Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 248

Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:

Assertion : Root hairs are present on whole root surface. Reason : Root hairs absorb water.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If the assertion is false but reason is true

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Root hair zone is 1?6 cm in length.

The root hairs increase the exposed surface of the root for absorption of water and minerals.