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: '''Root hairs''' are an [[adaptation]] that gives them a large [[Surface Area|surface area]] for [[absorption]] of [[water]] and [[mineral]]s.
 
: '''Root hairs''' are an [[adaptation]] that gives them a large [[Surface Area|surface area]] for [[absorption]] of [[water]] and [[mineral]]s.
 
: The [[vacuole]] of the [[Root Hair Cell|root hair cell]] stretches into the '''root hair'''.
 
: The [[vacuole]] of the [[Root Hair Cell|root hair cell]] stretches into the '''root hair'''.
 
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Revision as of 20:34, 7 April 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Root hairs can be seen coming out of this root.

A root hairs are part of a root hair cell.

About Root Hairs

Root hairs are an adaptation 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.