Root Hair Structure and Function Assessment PDF

1. What is the primary function of root hairs in plants? a. Photosynthesis b. Nutrient storage c. Water and mineral absorption d. Seed production 2. How do root hairs increase the efficiency of water absorption? e. By producing chlorophyll f. By increasing the...

1. What is the primary function of root hairs in plants? a. Photosynthesis b. Nutrient storage c. Water and mineral absorption d. Seed production 2. How do root hairs increase the efficiency of water absorption? e. By producing chlorophyll f. By increasing the surface area of the root g. By reducing the root\'s surface area h. By storing excess water 3. Which of the following is a macronutrient essential for plant growth? i. Zinc j. Iron k. Magnesium l. Manganese 4. What is the main adaptation of root hairs that enhances ion absorption? m. Thick cuticle n. High concentration of chloroplasts o. Thin cell walls p. Large vacuoles 5. Which process primarily drives the movement of water into root hairs? q. Active transport r. Diffusion s. Osmosis t. Transpiration 6. Which micronutrient is crucial for chlorophyll synthesis in plants? u. Copper v. Boron w. Molybdenum x. Iron 7. How do root hairs help in the absorption of nutrients from the soil? y. By secreting digestive enzymes z. By increasing the surface area for absorption a. By storing nutrients in vacuoles b. By photosynthesizing 8. What role do root hair cells play in ion exchange with the soil? c. They release oxygen into the soil d. They actively pump ions into the soil e. They facilitate ion uptake through active transport f. They prevent ion movement 9. Which macronutrient is most associated with energy transfer in plants? g. Phosphorus h. Calcium i. Sodium j. Chlorine 10. What structural feature allows root hairs to penetrate soil particles effectively? k. Thick, waxy cuticle l. Short length m. High density of chloroplasts n. Long, slender shape