How could you distinguish between a root hair versus a very small root?

A. Root hairs are white, while roots are brown.
B. Root hairs only absorb water, not nutrients like roots.
C. The epidermis of a root hair is thinner than the epidermis of a root.
D. Root hairs do not have a cuticle.
E. Root hairs are extensions of single cells, while roots are multicellular.


Answer: E

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