BI-872
Root hair cells
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Root hair cells
The diagram of a plant cell shows a long, narrow extension of the cell surface with many mitochondria inside. This cell is most likely a root hair cell. What is the main advantage of this adaptation?
- It reduces water loss by transpiration.
- It increases surface area for absorption.
- It protects the root from pathogens.
- It stores extra food for the plant.
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