Absorption Of Water By Root Hairs Flashcards

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Water potential

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Ability of water due to its kinetic energy , to move from a region where there is high water molecules to a region with low water molecules

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Absorption of water by root hairs

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Soil has high water potential because of its high concentration solutes have low water potential

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Uptake and transport of water

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Root hairs absorb water by osmosis which then passes through the cortex , endodermis and pericycle to enter root xylem

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