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The structures present in the roots to absorb water and minerals is
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2013
Options:
  • A epidermal extensions
  • B hypodermis
  • C endodermis
  • D epidermal appendages
Solution:
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The correct answer is: epidermal appendages
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.

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