The site(s) where most of the uptake of water and minerals take place is/are:
Correct answer: A. Root hairs
- A. Root hairs
- B. Root cells
- C. Underground stem
- D. Leaves
Explanation
Root hairs are specialized structures that extend from the surface of root cells and greatly increase the surface area for water and mineral absorption. They play a crucial role in the uptake of water and minerals from the soil.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Circulation
The circulatory system covers the chambers, valves and conducting pathway of the human heart, along with the cardiac cycle and control of heartbeat. It compares arteries, veins and capillaries by structure and function, and explains how the lymphatic system returns tissue fluid, transports absorbed fats and supports immunity.
Practise Circulation
695 free Circulation MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Circulation questions
The movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential (through membrane):
The cardiac pacemaker in a patient fails to function normally. The doctors find that an artificial pacemaker is to be grafted in him.It is likely that it will be grafted at the site of:
Fastest distribution of some injectible material/medicine and with no risk of any kind can be achieved by injecting it into the:
The membrane of vacuoles is known as:
Name the blood cells, whose reduction in number can cause clotting disorder, leading to excessive loss of blood from the body: