Home › CBSE Class 9 › biology › c9plantpermanent › Per NCERT, the hair-like projections on root EPI…
Per NCERT, the hair-like projections on root EPIDERMAL CELLS that increase surface area for absorption of water + minerals are called what?
ACuticle hair
BStomata
CRoot hair
DPhloem hair
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Root hair
Per NCERT §3.2.4(i), root hair on root epidermis maximise absorption surface. The other options misstate.
Related questions
Per NCERT, plants are organised into THREE tissue systems. Which is NOT one of them?Per NCERT, what is the FUNCTION of TRANSPIRATION (besides water loss)?Per NCERT, which cells in PHLOEM regulate the loading + unloading of sugars in sieve tubesPer NCERT, PHLOEM transports which substances — and in which direction(s)?Per NCERT, XYLEM is the plant conducting tissue that transports which substances?Per NCERT, SCLERENCHYMA cells are characterised by which feature?Per NCERT, COLLENCHYMA cells have which distinctive structural feature?Per NCERT, PARENCHYMA is a simple permanent tissue with what defining structure?