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They don't have have chloroplasts because they are underground in the dark and cannot photosythsize

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What is the difference in root hair cells and leaf cells?

root hair cells dont have chloroplasts


What is the difference between a plant's root cell and a leaf cell?

1) Root hair cells don't have chloroplasts as they are under the ground,there is no access of light to them and they do not photosynthesize.Leaf cells do have chloroplasts. 2) Root hair cells have along narrow extension to absorb minerals,ions and water.Leaf cells d not have this extension as this is not their function.


What 2 plant cells don't have chloroplasts?

onion cells dont contain chloroplasts as they are underground so cant photosynthesise


Do root cells have chloroplast?

No, root cells do not have chloroplasts.


Does a root cell have a chloroplast?

yes, roots are apart of a plant. All plant cells have chloroplasts and therefore root cells have chloroplasts.


Name a type of plant cell that may not have chloroplasts?

Chloroplasts need sunlight for development. However, there are plants that do not have chloroplasts and therefore, do not need sunlight. Some of these plants include rhizomes, tubers, and root crops. Window leaf plants and parasitic plants also do not have chloroplasts.


Why does root hair does not contain chloroplasts?

Chloroplasts need sunlight for function. Root hairs do not get sun light


Does a root hair cell chloroplasts?

No it doesn't


What is in a leaf cell but not a root hair cell?

it is chloroplasm


What does a palisade cell have that a root hair cell does not?

The main function of the palisade cell if for photosynthesis because it has alot of chloroplact so it is useless if it is found in the roots where it has no job there. Palisade cells are found on the top part of the leaf to get as much sunlight as possible.


Do all plant cells have chloroplasts why or why not?

No, not all plant cells have chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are only present in specialized plant cells called mesophyll cells, which are responsible for photosynthesis. Other types of plant cells, such as root cells or stem cells, do not typically contain chloroplasts.


What is the difference between a leaf cell and root hair cell?

Leaves' cells are made to absorb sunlight and produce sugar for the plant. Roots' cells are made to absorb water.