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    Question: what are the three ways in which the root hairs are adapted to their function

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    Asked by 373pink23 to Alice, Koko, Paul, Silvia, Tim on 25 May 2018.
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      Koko Mutai answered on 25 May 2018:


      Root Hair Cells are found in the roots of plants. Their role is to absorb water and minerals in the soil. They have a large surface area, due to their hair-like projections, which eases uptake. They also have a large amount of Mitochondria, which provide more energy for Active Transport.

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