plant cell specialisation Flashcards
1
Q
what are root hair cells specialised for?
A
absorbing water and minerals
2
Q
hairs increase surface area of a root, what does this mean?
A
it can absorb water and dissolved minerals more effectively
3
Q
what are phloem and xylem cells specialised for?
A
transporting substance ( food and water around plants)
4
Q
xylem cells are hollow and phloem cells have fewer subcellular structures, what does this mean?
A
so stuff can flow through them