Question 2
FThe Figure shows a root hair cell growing between soil particles.
Figure
a.[1]
Name structure A.
b.[1]
Name the process by which water moves from the soil into the root hair cell.
c.[2]
Explain how the shape of the root hair cell is adapted for absorbing water.
d.[1]
Root hair cells contain many mitochondria.
Give the reason why.
6.2 Transport in plants Questions
43 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.2 Transport in plants, covering 6.2.1 Root hair cell adaptations, 6.2.2 Structure of xylem and phloem, 6.2.3 Transpiration and stomata, 6.2.4 Translocation of sucrose, 6.2.5 Leaf structure for photosynthesis, 6.2.6 Environmental factors on water uptake, 6.2.7 Rate calculations for transpiration, and 6.2.8 Plant adaptations to extreme environments. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.