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Function of root hair cell?

To absorb water and nutrients from the soil.


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.


Where in a plant would you find a root hair cell?

If one looks at the smallest roots plants have (on a mature plant), or on the root tip of a newly sprouting seed, one will see tiny little hair-like structures. You might need a magnifying glass to see them, because they are so small. These are the root hairs. They usually look like a fuze on the outside of these little roots. There is a single layer of cells covering the outside of these small roots, which is called the epidermis. These cells have a thin outside layer called the cell wall. These single cells of the epidermis produce an extension off of this outside cell wall that is long and thin. This is the root hair. As the root continues to grow, new cells in the epidermis start producing new root hairs, while older root hairs start to disappear. The root hair is not a single cell by itself, but rather a long, thin extension of the epidermal cell. It is used by the plant to increase the total surface area of the epidermal cells, which are use by the plant to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.


Where does Hair grows from?

Your hair begins growing from a root in the bottom of the follicle. The root is made up of cells of protein. Blood from the blood vessels in your scalp feeds the root, which creates more cells and makes the hair grow. The hair gets pushed up through the skin as it grows, passing an oil gland along the way.


What is the job of root hairs?

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.

Related Questions

What things do root hair cell and red bloods cell have in common?

the DNA structure


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


What are the two things that the root hair cell absorbs for nutrition?

Minerals and Water 💖


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.


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.


Does a root hair cell have sap?

Yes, root hair cells do contain sap, which is primarily composed of water, minerals, and nutrients absorbed from the soil. This sap helps maintain turgor pressure within the cell, allowing it to remain rigid and effective in absorbing water and nutrients. The presence of sap is essential for the root hair cell's function in facilitating the uptake of essential substances for the plant's growth and development.


Where is a root hair cell?

On the tips of the root


By what process do nitrates enter the cell?

Nitrates enter the cell through the process of active transport. Nitrates are essential for development of leaves of a plant and are absorbed through root hair cells.


What is the job of the cytoplasm in the root hair cell?

The cytoplasm in a root hair cell plays a crucial role in supporting cellular functions and maintaining homeostasis. It provides a medium for biochemical reactions, facilitates the transport of nutrients and water absorbed from the soil, and helps store essential substances. Additionally, the cytoplasm enables the movement of organelles within the cell, ensuring efficient operation and growth of the root hair for optimal nutrient uptake.


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.