WAEC Biology 2014 Objective — Question 20
Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Older parts of plant roots do not normally absorb water because they
- A. lack xylem
- B. have small surface area
- C. the phloem is dead
- D. lack root hairsCorrect
Explanation
It is due to the absence of root hairs that older parts of plant roots do not normally absorb water.
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