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WAEC Biology 2024 Question 9

Question 9

Transport in Plants

The function of the root hair in plants is to

  1. A.absorb soil water by the process of osmosis.
  2. B.excrete water and mineral salts by simple diffusion.
  3. C.purify the soil for the plant.
  4. D.translocate manufactured food.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (absorb soil water by the process of osmosis.)

Explanation

Root hairs give a large surface for taking in water from the soil by osmosis (and mineral salts).