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Which of the following is the correct explanation for water absorption by the root?
Water is absorbed by the root hairs through imbibition.
How does water move from the soil to the epidermal cells?
Through osmosis
What is the reason for the higher concentration of cellular sap in the root hair compared to the soil solution?
Presence of dissolved sugar in the cellular sap
Where does water move after reaching the cortex cells?
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What is the main method of water movement in the root?
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Which elements are essential for plant growth and can be absorbed through the roots?
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What happens when a plant experiences a shortage of certain essential elements?
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What is the consequence of a plant not receiving enough essential elements?
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