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Why is a root cell is plant cell?

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Anonymous

∙ 11y ago
Updated: 7/22/2022

Because plants have roots. So technically the root hair cell is a specialized plant cell, which has a long protrusion to increase its surface area for more efficient absorption of water and more mitochondria to produce energy for active transport of mineral salts from the soil.

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