Tuesday, May 31, 2016

2.53 Explain how water is absorbed by root hair cells


  • Water is absorbed by osmosis
  • (Minerals absorbed by active transport)
  • Hair cells are long in shape, giving it a large surface area (also, they branch)
  • Epidermal cells increase surface area further
  • Makes osmosis faster and more efficient
  • Substances are transported by the xylem

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