specialised plants

Question 1

rooth hair cell

Answer 1

root hair cells are specialised to perform a specific function the structure allows the plant to absorb more water and allows to take in mineral it needs to survive

Question 2

about the root hair cell

Answer 2

NO CHLOROPLAST becasue theses cells are located underground therefore no light can reach them therefore no chloroplast for photosynthesis to happen

Root hair cells have long projections which increase the surface area that the plant can use to absorb water and minerals

Question 3

Xylem cells what are they

Answer 3

transport water up the stem of a plant and into the leaves

Question 4

xylem cells consist of….

Answer 4

open ended cells - made up of series of connected dead xylem cells
The end walls of the dead cells are broken to allow water and dissolved minerals to move through

LIGNIN strengthens the cell walls of xylem cells

Question 5

PHLOEM CELLS what is it

Answer 5

phloem cells are specialised to transport food where it is needed for the plant
phloem vessels are made up of collumns of living cellls

SMALL HOLES- the end walls of the phloem cells contain small holes for the food product to move up and down the phloem vessels throughout the plant