NEET Biology ยท Medium

Transport in Plants: Root uptake MCQ

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Root uptakeMediumQuestion 10622

Question

Root hairs absorb water mainly because their cell sap has:

  1. A
    Lower water potential than soil water
    Correct
  2. B
    Higher water potential than soil water
  3. C
    No solutes
  4. D
    No membrane

Correct answer

Lower water potential than soil water

Explanation

Water moves osmotically from soil into root hair cells.