Root Hairs Take In Water Flashcards
1
Q
What do cells on plant roots grow into?
A
Long ‘hairs’ which stick out into the soil
2
Q
What is each branch of a root covered in?
A
Millions of these microscopic hairs
3
Q
How does this help the plant absorb water from the soil?
A
It gives the plant a big surface area
4
Q
How is water taken in?
A
By osmosis
5
Q
Where is there usually a higher concentration of water?
A
In the soil than there is inside the plant
