Which part of a plant absorbs most of the water and minerals taken up from the soil? question 8 options:

a. the thick parts of the roots near the base of the stem

b. storage roots

c. root cap

d. sections of the root that have secondary xylem

e. root hairs?

The correct answer is root hairs. Root hairs are extensions of fibrous or tap roots and they are adapted to absorption of water and nutrients from soil. They are long and thin which makes them able to penetrate soil particles so that they can obtain nutrients and moisture. They also have increased surface area which accelerates the absorption process.