Which part of a plant absorbs most of the water and minerals taken up from the soil?
A) root cap
B) root hairs
C) the thick parts of the roots near the base of the stem
D) storage roots

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Root hairs are the thin, finger-like projections on the surface of young roots. They greatly increase the surface area of the root and are the site where most of the water and minerals are absorbed from the soil.

Which Part of a Plant Absorbs Most of the Water