plant cell specialisation Flashcards

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what are root hair cells specialised for?

A

absorbing water and minerals

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hairs increase surface area of a root, what does this mean?

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it can absorb water and dissolved minerals more effectively

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what are phloem and xylem cells specialised for?

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transporting substance ( food and water around plants)

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xylem cells are hollow and phloem cells have fewer subcellular structures, what does this mean?

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so stuff can flow through them

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