Root hairs:a

protect the delicate cells of the apical meristem.
b. help orient the root so it will grow downward.
c. increase the capacity of roots to absorb water.
d. are sparse and extremely long.
e. are located at each node on the root.


C

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Human population growth and expansion contribute to emergence of diseases

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Biology & Microbiology

Mature plants may become __________ in dry or cold seasons in order to survive long periods that are unfavorable for growth.  

A.  dormant B.  dehydrated C.  photoperiodic D.  thigmonastic E.  gravitropic

Biology & Microbiology

What is occurring when a transport protein uses energy to pump a solute against its gradient across a cell membrane?

a. osmosis b. passive diffusion c. facilitated diffusion d. turgor e. active transport

Biology & Microbiology

DNA molecules contain protein coding sequences called _____

a. genotypes b. genomes c. nucleotides d. genes e. ribonucleic acids

Biology & Microbiology