Understanding the Process of Water Uptake by Root Hairs in Plants

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Understanding the Process of Water Uptake by Root Hairs in Plants

Question

Explain how water from the soil is gained by root hair in plants.

Answer

The cell sap is hypertonic to soil solution/soil water. Water is drawn into the root hair cell across the cell membrane by osmosis.

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