Biology Roots Cells

Which of these features does a root cell have?

• Lots of chloroplasts

• A long projection

• A large vacuole

• Branched ends

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Why does a root cell have a large vacuole?

• To store water

• For photosynthesis

• To carry oxygen

• To carry messages

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What is the job of a root cell?

• To carry oxygen

• Photosynthesis

• To absorb water

• To carry messages

Why is a root hair cell such a funny shape?

• Because it makes us laugh

• So it can carry messages over a long distance

• So it can photosynthesise faster

• So it can absorb water faster

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

#3 - layer of tall, columnar cells that contain many chloroplast for photosynthesis

• Epidermal cells

• Guard cells

• Pallisade mesophyll

• Spongy mesophyll

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What is the name of the elongated, packed cells (part G) directly under the upper epidermis?

• Palisade cells

• Guard cell

• Spongy layer

• Lower epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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