The water absorption rate of a plant's roots is greatly increased by
A) the presence of many stomata.
B) the presence of root hairs only.
C) both associations with mycorrhizal fungi and the presence of root hairs.
D) association with mycorrhizal fungi only.
E) both the presence of many stomata and root hairs.

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Both root hairs and mycorrhizae are long and thin, providing abundant surface area for absorption.

The Water Absorption Rate of a Plant's Roots Is Greatly