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Paheli uprooted a rose plant from the so...

Paheli uprooted a rose plant from the soil. Most of the root tips, with root hairs got left behind in the soil. She planted it in a pot with new soil and watered it regularly. Will the plant grow or die? Give reason for your answer.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Situation**: Paheli uprooted a rose plant, but most of the root tips and root hairs were left behind in the soil. This means that the plant now lacks a significant part of its root system. 2. **Role of Root Hairs**: Root hairs are small extensions of root cells that increase the surface area for absorption. They are essential for the plant to take in water and nutrients from the soil. 3. **Absence of Root Hairs**: Since most of the root hairs are left behind in the soil, the uprooted plant does not have the necessary structures to absorb water and nutrients from the new soil in the pot. ...
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