2019 · Q53
Epidermal cells of plant roots increase their absorption surface by having
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- AScales
- BRoot hairs
- CEndodermis
- DStomata
Explanation
Root hairs - tubular extensions of the root's epidermal cells - enormously increase the root's absorptive surface area for water and minerals. Scales, the endodermis and stomata do not serve this function (stomata occur on leaves). Hence B.