Which of the following statements is not true concerning root hairs?

a. They are tubular extensions of epidermal cells.
b. They are continually formed in the area of cell maturation.
c. They are quite numerous.
d. They greatly increase the absorptive capacity of roots.
e. They are long lived .


E

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