B.P.S.C. School Teacher 07-12-2023

Water enters from soil into root hairs of plants due to

aatmospheric pressure
bcapillarity
cosmotic pressure✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above

Explanation

In plants, the basic process of water absorption occurs through root hairs. These root hairs remain in contact with soil particles, and the cells absorb water due to osmotic pressure. Each root hair has a vacuole filled with cell sap. ## Page 26

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