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Water enters a root hair by osmosis because?
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A Soil water is more concentrated than the cell sap
B The cell sap of the root hair is more concentrated than the soil water
C The root hair actively pumps water
D Guard cells are open
Explanation

The more concentrated cell sap has a lower water potential, so water moves into the root hair by osmosis.

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