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How are Root Hair cells adapted?

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They have long hairs which stick into the soil outwards. These hairs will cover the branches of the root which increases their surface area : volume ratio. Water can be in without fuss, the water potential outside is greater but the minerals have to be forced in [active transport] This is because the concentration is higher inside.


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