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O-LevelBiologyTransport in Plants5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q111 Mark

Which statements about root hairs are correct? 1 They increase the surface area for the plant to take up water. 2 They increase the surface area for the plant to take up minerals. 3 They increase the surface area for the plant to photosynthesise.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only

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Transport in Plants, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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