Extensions of root epidermal cells that raise absorbing surface area are:
ARoot hooks
BRoot horns
CRoot hoods
DRoot hairs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Root hairs
1. They are thin outgrowths of surface cells.
2. They greatly increase contact with soil.
3. They are root hairs.
_Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 30, Plant Form and Physiology._
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