What part of the root is responsible for water and nutrient absorption?
A)root cap
B)mucigel
C)zone of cellular division
D)trichomes
E)zone of cellular maturation

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The zone of cellular maturation is responsible for water and nutrient absorption as this is where the root hairs are located. Root hairs are thin extensions of the epidermal cells in the zone of cellular maturation that increase the surface area of the root and enhance absorption. The other choices (root cap, mucigel, zone of cellular division, and trichomes) do not play a direct role in water and nutrient absorption.

What Part of the Root Is Responsible for Water and Nutrient