Biology
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Medium
Question
The site/s where most of the uptake of water and minerals take place is/are __________?
A
Root hairs
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B
Root cells
C
Underground stem
D
All of these
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A
Root hairs
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B
Root cells
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C
Underground stem
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D
All of these
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Explanation
Root hairs, thin extensions of root epidermal cells, are the primary site of water and mineral uptake in plants, providing a large surface area for absorption.