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a root hair cell increase the surface area of the root which helps it colect more water and stuff

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How is a root hair cell designed for its job?

growing hair


How does the shape of the root hair cell help to do its job?

The shape of the root hair cell increases its surface area, allowing for more efficient absorption of water and minerals from the soil. The elongated shape also helps the cell to penetrate between soil particles, enhancing nutrient uptake.


What is the job of the root hair cell?

Root hair cell are dermal cells found on the roots of many vascular plants.Their job is to provide a greater surface area for water absorption.As transpiration pulls water up to the leaves, root hair cells have to absorb large amounts of water. The process by which root dermal cells take in water is osmosis. In order to diffuse large amounts of water, a cell obviously needs a large surface area. The root hair cells provide this needed extra surface area to absorb large amounts of water.


Is a root hair a cell?

a root hair cell is the base of the plant


Does the root hair cell have a cell wall?

yes. A root hair cell has a cell wall.


How is a root hair cell adatped to its job?

It has a large surface area for maximum absorption.


Dose a root hair cell have a cell membrane?

yes, all root hair cells have a cell membrane


What is the function of a root hair in a root hair cell?

a nucleus alwys controls whatever the cell does.


How do you describe the features of a root hair cell that makes it good at its job?

It has an extension to increase its surface area.


What is the size of the root hair cell?

The root hair single cell is 80 - 1500um long. Its diameter is 5-17um. The root hair cell life is 2-3 weeks.


Where is a root hair cell?

On the tips of the root


Does a root hair cell contain nucleus?

Yes, root hair cells do contain a nucleus. The nucleus is the control center of the cell where genetic material is stored and controls cell activities.