Biology 1.5

Question 1

Explain how plant root hair cells are adapted to absorb water and mineral ions

Answer 1

Large surface area for absorption of water, lots of mitochondria for active transport of mineral ions

Question 2

Photosynthetic cells are adapted for photosynthesis

Answer 2

Lots of chloroplasts, large permanent vacuole to support shape of leaf

Question 3

How phloem cells are adapted to carry glucose

Answer 3

Companion cells mitochondria transfer energy to the phloem cells