Cell Specialisation in Plants

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Created on: 13-08-19 01:30

How are root hair cells specialised?

Root hair cells are specialised (to perform a specific function). Their structure allows the plant to absorb more water. They also allow a plant to take in the minerals it needs to survive.

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How is the root hair cell adapted to its function?

1. Root hair cells have long projections that increase the surface area that the plant can use to absorb water and minerals. 2. These cells are located underground. This means that they do not contain chloroplasts (no light for photosynthesis)

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How is a Xylem Cell specialised?

The xylem is specialised to transport water up the stem of a plant and into the leaves.

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Name two ways the xylem cell has adapted to its function

1. Xylem vessels are made up of a series of connected dead xylem cells. The end walls of the dead cells are broken to allow water to move through. 2. Lignin (a substance) strengthens the cell walls of xylem cells.

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How is Phloem Specialised?

The phloem is specialised to transport food products to parts of the plant where they are needed. Phloem vessels are made up of columns of living cells.

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How has Phloem adapted to its function?

The end walls of phloem cells contain small holes to allow food products to move up and down the phloem vessels throughout the plant.

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