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Quiz: Root Hair Cells and Water/Mineral Uptake

AQA GCSE Combined Science specification.

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Building on what you've learned about plant tissues and transport, let's test your knowledge of root hair cells and how they help with water and mineral uptake!

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What is the main function of root hair cells?

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Which of the following features of root hair cells help them absorb water and minerals? (Select all that apply)

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Root hair cells absorb water from the soil through the process of {{blank0}}, which involves the movement of water from an area of high concentration to low concentration across a {{blank1}} membrane.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Active transport is required to absorb which type of substance into root hair cells?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why do root hair cells not contain chloroplasts?

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Which processes are involved in water and mineral uptake by root hair cells? (Select all that apply)

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What feature of the soil aids in water movement into root hair cells?

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