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**Question:** After it enters the plant, water travels from the root hair cells, through the __________ to the xylem vessels.

**Options:**
- O Cortex
- O Cuticle
- O Phloem
- O Mesophyll Cells

**Explanation:**
After water enters a plant through the root hair cells, it travels through various tissues to reach the xylem vessels. The correct pathway ensures efficient water transportation throughout the plant, essential for its growth and survival. Understanding these pathways is vital for comprehending how plants absorb and distribute water.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** After it enters the plant, water travels from the root hair cells, through the __________ to the xylem vessels. **Options:** - O Cortex - O Cuticle - O Phloem - O Mesophyll Cells **Explanation:** After water enters a plant through the root hair cells, it travels through various tissues to reach the xylem vessels. The correct pathway ensures efficient water transportation throughout the plant, essential for its growth and survival. Understanding these pathways is vital for comprehending how plants absorb and distribute water.
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