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Root Hair Cell Adaptations

Part of Plant Transport Systems · GCSE GCSE Biology revision

This diagram covers Root Hair Cell Adaptations within Plant Transport Systems for GCSE Biology. Xylem and phloem structure, water and sugar transport, root hair adaptations, translocation, and practical investigations It is section 5 of 18 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 5 of 18

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Root Hair Cell Adaptations

Painted root hair cell in warm-brown soil context, showing the long hair-like extension that increases surface area, large pale-teal vacuole, nucleus, and water and mineral particles in the surrounding soil being absorbed.
Root Hair Cell Root Hair Extension Nucleus Vacuole Water molecules Adaptations: • Large surface area • Thin cell walls • No chloroplasts • Concentrated cytoplasm

Root Hair Cell Adaptations Explained

  • Large surface area: Root hair extension can increase surface area by 1000x, maximizing contact with soil water
  • Thin cell walls: Allow easy passage of water by osmosis with minimal resistance
  • No chloroplasts: Underground location means no light, so no photosynthesis needed
  • Concentrated cytoplasm: Creates low water potential to drive osmosis from soil

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Plant Transport Systems. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Phloem: The Food Transport SystemStem Cross-Section — Tap to ExploreThe Plant Highway SystemKey Facts: Plant Transport Systems

Practice Questions for Plant Transport Systems

Which substance does xylem tissue transport?

  • A. Sugars and amino acids
  • B. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • C. Water and dissolved mineral ions
  • D. Proteins and lipids
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Explain how root hair cells are adapted for their function.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is xylem tissue?
A plant tissue that transports water and mineral salts from the roots to the leaves.
What is phloem tissue?
A plant tissue that transports sugars and amino acids from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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