2.53: Explain How Water is Absorbed by Root Hair Cells

ROOT HAIR CELL: Specialised Root Cells that Absorbs Water and Mineral Ions from the Soil to Support the Growth of the Plant

HOW ROOT HAIR CELLS ABSORB WATER

In Root Hair Cell

EXPLANATION: High Concentration of Water Particles Outside in the Soil, Low Concentration of Water Particles in the Root Hair Cell (Strong Concentration Gradient) Water Particles will move through the Partially Permeable Membrane of the Root Hair Cell Down the Concentration Gradient into the Cell and up the Xylem for use Root Hair Cell is adapted by having a Large Surface Area to Volume Ratio so Rate of Osmosis is Efficient