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The root hairs present below the root cap and meristematic zone are thin walled elongated structures made essentially to absorb water from the soil capillaries by endo-osmosis. Numerous root hairs have manifold area for absorption which helps plant to increase water absorption.

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Q: How does plant root structure maximize the amount of water that can be taken in by the roots?
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