Combined Science GCSE
Structure and function of root hair cells
What Structure and function of root hair cells means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Structure and function of root hair cells
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A long, thin extension increases surface area for absorption, and many mitochondria release the energy needed for active transport.
Topics that use Structure and function of root hair cells
- Active transport (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Active transport
- Active transport against a concentration gradient
- Carrier proteins
- Cell respiration
- Concentration gradient
- Diffusion
- Direction of movement relative to concentration gradients
- Energy requirements and carrier proteins
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