Roots and Absorption

Question 1

What type of cell does a root have, and what do they do?

Answer 1

The roots have a type of cell called a root hair cell - these project out from the root
into the soil to give the root a large surface area to absorb water more easily.

Question 2

True/False: Root hair cell = large surface area for absorption

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What Does A Root Hair Cell Look Like?

Answer 3

(Draw It)

Question 4

Roots of the plant are
branched and spread out
for two reasons:

Answer 4

To absorb water (and
mineral salts) from a large
amount of soil
To anchor the plant in the
soil.

Question 5

How does water enter a plant?

Answer 5

Water from the soil enters a plant
through the roots.

Question 6

Water is (role in the plant)?

Answer 6

Water is one of the raw materials
needed for plants to carry out
photosynthesis.