What is the purpose of root hairs?
A - To protect the growing root
B - To prevent water from entering or exiting the root
C - To allow for better transport of food from the root to the leaves
D -To aid in photosynthesis
E - To allow for increased absorption of water and nutrients
Answer: E - To allow for increased absorption of water and nutrients
ROOT HAIRS are produced by the epidermis and are the site of water and nutrient absorption. They allow for greater surface area, they only live for a few days and so are constantly being made by the epidermis.