Root Hair Cell
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A root hair cell is a specialised cell found in roots of plants that is specially adapted to absorb water.
Adaptations of Root Hair Cells
- Root hair cells have a long root hair that gives them a large surface area for absorption of water and minerals.
- The vacuole of the root hair cell stretches into the root hair.
About Root Hair Cells
- Root hair cells are found in the roots of a plant.
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
A root hair cell is a specialised cell found in roots of plants that is specially adapted to absorb water.
Adaptations of Root Hair Cells
- Root hair cells have a long root hair that gives them a large surface area for absorption of water and minerals.
- The vacuole of the root hair cell stretches into the root hair.
- There are many mitochondria in the root hair cell to provide the energy required for active transport of scarce minerals.
About Root Hair Cells
- Root hair cells are found in the roots of a plant.
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References
AQA
- Root hair cell, pages 72, 92, 108, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Root hair cells, page 9, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
- Root hair cells, pages 14, 19, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Root hair cells, pages 14, 22, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Root hair cells, pages 31, 52, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Root hair cells, pages 31, 58, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Root hair cells; active transport, page 36, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
Edexcel
- Root hair cells, page 209, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel
- Root hair cells, page 49, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Root hair cells, page 71, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Root hair cells, pages 34, 130, 131, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel