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Water uptake practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Water uptake. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

Practice questions

Question 1 of 8

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 3 structured question: Water uptake

Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Diagram Description

Diagram of a root hair cell

The diagram shows a root hair cell with a long extension increasing its surface area.

  1. a

    Identify the part of the root hair cell that increases its surface area.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    State one role of root hair cells.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]