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What is special about a root hair cell?

to perform a specific function


Does the root hair cell have a cell wall?

yes. A root hair cell has a cell wall.


Is a root hair a cell?

a root hair cell is the base of the plant


Dose a root hair cell have a cell membrane?

yes, all root hair cells have a cell membrane


What is the structure of root hair cells?

The root hair cells has a special structure to help it absorb water from the soil efficiently. 1. Elongated structure that protrudes out to the soil - This is to increase the surface area to volume ratio; thereby increasing the rate of uptake of water from the soil to the cell. 2. Large vacuole - The root hair cell has a large vacuole to maximize the amount of water capacity of the cell; thus, the cell is able to absorb and store more water. 3. Cell sap - The cell sap of the root hair cell has a lower water potential than the water in the soil. Thus, the water from the soil moves into the cell via osmosis.


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

a nucleus alwys controls whatever the cell does.


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.


What passes through the cell membrane in a root hair cell?

water and mineral salts are obtained in the soil and are absorb by the root hair cell


What is the long thing on a hair root cell?

The hair


Can you label a root hair cell?

A root hair cell is a type of specialized plant cell that is found in the roots of plants. It is responsible for increasing the surface area of the root to enhance water and nutrient absorption from the soil. The long, slender projections of the root hair cell are called root hairs.