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Water uptake practice questions

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

Practice questions

Question 1 of 6

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

Paper 3 structured question: Water uptake

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Description

Root Hair Cells

Root hair cells are specialized cells found at the tips of plant roots. They have a large surface area and thin walls, which facilitate the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.

  1. a

    Describe the structure and function of root hair cells.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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