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Chapter 8

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#1
Front (Question)

Out of what does a root hair cell consist?

Back (Answer)

Epidermal cell and root hair

#2
Front (Question)

Why does a root hair cell have a thin cell wall?

Back (Answer)

Easy for mineral ions to pass through

#3
Front (Question)

Why does a root hair cell have millions of root hair?

Back (Answer)

Large surface area

#4
Front (Question)

Why does a root hair cell have an extension?

Back (Answer)

Large surface area for absorption of water and mineral ions

#5
Front (Question)

Why does a root hair cell have a large vacuole?

Back (Answer)

Cause lots osmosis to happen Lots of water absorbed

#6
Front (Question)

Process of absorption in root hair cells?

Back (Answer)

Water move form high water potential in soil to low water potential in root hairs by osmosis.