In angiosperms, root hairs arise from which one of the following regions of the root ?
- The region of elongation
- The region of meristematic activity
- The region of maturation
- The root cap zone
Answer
(3) The region of maturation
Solution
As per NCERT, the cells proximal to the region of elongation gradually differentiate and mature; this zone is the region of maturation.
From this region some of the epidermal cells form very fine and delicate, thread-like root hairs, which absorb water and minerals from the soil.
∴ Root hairs arise from the region of maturation.
Answer: (3)