Specialised Cells- Plant Cells CELL STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT Flashcards
What is the function of a root hair cell?
They help the plants to take in more water and mineral ions more efficiently.
What is the function of a photosynthetic cell?
This is where plants make their own food by photosynthesis.
What is the function of the xylem tunes?
This is the transport tissue that carries water and mineral ions from the roots to the highest leaves. They also support the plant.
What is the function of the phloem cells?
They transport tissue that carries food made by photosyntheses around the body of the plant.
How are root hair cells adapted?
They increase the surface area available for more water to move into the cell
They have a large vacuole that speed up the movement of water.
How are photosynthetic cells adapted?
They contain specials green structures called chloroplasts containing chlorophyll that traps the light needed for Photosynthesis
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How are xylem cells adapted?
They form long hollow tubes that allows water and minerals ions to move easily through them.
How are phloem cells adapted?
The contain mitochondria to transfer the energy needed to move dissolved food up and down the plant.
