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
E) sections of the root that have secondary xylem

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The root hairs are responsible for most of the water and mineral uptake in plants as they increase the surface area of the roots and greatly enhance their ability to absorb nutrients from the soil.

Which Part of a Plant Absorbs Most of the Water