Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Out of what does a root hair cell consist?
A
Epidermal cell and root hair
2
Q
Why does a root hair cell have a thin cell wall?
A
Easy for mineral ions to pass through
3
Q
Why does a root hair cell have millions of root hair?
A
Large surface area
4
Q
Why does a root hair cell have an extension?
A
Large surface area for absorption of water and mineral ions
5
Q
Why does a root hair cell have a large vacuole?
A
Cause lots osmosis to happen
Lots of water absorbed
6
Q
Process of absorption in root hair cells?
A
Water move form high water potential in soil to low water potential in root hairs by osmosis.
