Which of the following would likely not contribute to the surface area available for water absorption from the soil by a plant root system?
A) root hairs
B) endodermis
C) mycorrhizae
D) fungi associated with the roots
E) fibrous arrangement of the roots

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The endodermis is a layer of cells in between the cortex and the vascular tissue of plant roots. This layer is impervious to water and minerals, which means that any water and minerals absorbed by the root system must pass through the endodermal cells via specialized transport proteins. Therefore, the endodermis does not contribute to the surface area available for water absorption from the soil by a plant root system.

Which of the Following Would Likely Not Contribute to the Surface