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Why are multiple small roots with fine root hairs more efficient than one large root?
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∙ 13y ago
there is more surface area for the root to absorb water
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∙ 13y ago
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Are roots adapted to take in water because they have a small surface area?
No.Plant roots have large surface area,roots have root hairs to increase the surface area so that large amounts of water can be absorbed easily.
Are tap roots the same as root hairs?
no tap roots are not the same as root hairs, root hairs are more of fibrous roots, on a plant there can only be one major tap root yet there can be many root hairs.
Why do roots have roots hairs?
because it is a compatition with the other roots for water..
Why are root hairs good for absorption?
Roots Hairs Absorb WATER
Water enters a plant through which structures?
roots/root hairs.
Why are roots hairs important?
the root hairs get the food that the plant needs underground.
What plant roots take in?
plant roots take in water by the hairs that the root has.
Do root hairs grow into lateral roots?
no
What hair takes takes up water in a plant?
The roots of a plant are responsible for taking up water from the soil. Specifically, the tiny, hair-like structures called root hairs are the main site of water absorption. Root hairs increase the surface area of the roots, allowing for more efficient water uptake.
How do roots hairs help a plant?
Root hairs help a plant by soaking up water and nutrients from the soil and taking them up to the plant through the roots. Root hairs are cells at the tip of the root.
What plants roots take in water?
plant roots take in water by the hairs that the root has.
Why do roots have tiny hairs?
coz it is hairy alraday
