Q34 / 160 · JIPMER 2013 · Botany

The structures present in the roots to absorb water and minerals is

  • A
    epidermal extensions
  • B
    hypodermis
  • C
    endodermis
  • Correct answer
    D
    epidermal appendages

Solution

Epidermal extensions are always unicellular, while epidermal appendages may be uni or multicellular. Root hairs are epidermal extensions formed by outward elongated bulging of wall of epidermal cells.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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