Root hairs anchor plants and help them absorb water and minerals by O protecting the growing part of the root. O increasing the root's surface area. O lengthening the tips of roots. O producing more xylem and phloem.

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Question
Root hairs anchor plants and help them absorb water and minerals by
O protecting the growing part of the root.
O increasing the root's surface area.
O lengthening the tips of roots.
O producing more xylem and phloem.
Answer

Root hairs anchor plants and help them absorb water and minerals by increasing the root's surface area and lengthening the tips of roots.

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Root hairs are small, thin extensions of the root that anchor the plant and help it absorb water and minerals. They do this by increasing the root...
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