Movement of water Flashcards
1
Q
uptake of water by root hairs
A
they are efficient because they hve a large surface area as they are long and there are thousands of them.
they have a thin surface layer which materials can move along quickly.
2
Q
apoplastic pathway
A
water moves along the cell walls, there is no resistance because there are water filled spaces
3
Q
symplastic pathway
A
water passes through the cytoplasm as a result of osmosis
