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What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
- To store nutrients
- To conduct photosynthesis
- To absorb water and minerals (correct)
- To anchor the plant in soil
How does water primarily enter a root hair cell?
How does water primarily enter a root hair cell?
- By active transport across the xylem
- Through osmosis only
- By diffusion through the root hair's vacuole
- Through the cell wall and cell membrane (correct)
What kind of cells make up the xylem vessels in plants?
What kind of cells make up the xylem vessels in plants?
- Cells capable of photosynthesis
- Dead cells with no contents (correct)
- Cells that store starch
- Living cells with a nucleus
What do xylem vessels primarily transport in plants?
What do xylem vessels primarily transport in plants?
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Which ions are mentioned as being absorbed along with water in root hair cells?
Which ions are mentioned as being absorbed along with water in root hair cells?
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Why are xylem vessels important to trees?
Why are xylem vessels important to trees?
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What happens to the contents of xylem cells as they mature?
What happens to the contents of xylem cells as they mature?
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What role do spaces between soil particles play in plant water absorption?
What role do spaces between soil particles play in plant water absorption?
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