BI-729
Root hair cells
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Root hair cells
Which statement best explains why root hair cells are very long and narrow with a thin cell surface membrane?
- To decrease the surface area so less water is lost by evaporation.
- To increase the surface area for faster absorption of water by osmosis.
- To make the cell wall thicker so it can withstand high pressure.
- To reduce the distance for water to move in the xylem.
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