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List three main characteristics of the roots that enable them to draw water from the soil.
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Three main characteristics of the roots that enable them to draw water from the soil are:
- Surface area of roots is enormous.
- Root hairs contain cell sap, of a higher concentration than that of the surrounding water.
- Root hairs have thin walls.
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