Which one of the following is a characteristic NOT related with the suitability of the roots for absorbing water ?
a) Tremendous surface area
b)Contain cell sap at a higher concentration than the surrounding soil water .
c)Root hairs have thin cell walls
d)Grow downward into the soil .
The correct option is d.
Growing downwards into the soil does not affect the ability of roots to absorb water.
Growing downwards into the soil does not affect the ability of roots to absorb water.