Question

How are plant roots adopted for exchange of substances?

Accepted Answer

The cells on the surface of plant roots grow into long hairs which stick out into the soil. Each branch of a root will be covered in millions of hairs, giving the plant a large surface area for absorbing water and mineral ions from the soil.

Front	How are plant roots adopted for exchange of substances?
Back	The cells on the surface of plant roots grow into long hairs which stick out into the soil. Each branch of a root will be covered in millions of hairs, giving the plant a large surface area for absorbing water and mineral ions from the soil.

Plant Roots Surface Soil Adopted Exchange Substances Cells