Cell Structure (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the process called when plant cells change to become better at different jobs?
What is the process called when plant cells change to become better at different jobs?
Differentiation
Where are meristem cells found in plants?
Where are meristem cells found in plants?
At tips of roots and shoots
What is the main job of root hair cells?
What is the main job of root hair cells?
Absorb water and mineral ions
Why do root hair cells have a large vacuole?
Why do root hair cells have a large vacuole?
To increase water absorption
Why do root hair cells have many mitochondria?
Why do root hair cells have many mitochondria?
For active transport of minerals
What feature of root hair cells increases the surface area for absorption?
What feature of root hair cells increases the surface area for absorption?
Hair-like projections
What do xylem cells transport?
What do xylem cells transport?
Water and mineral ions
What is unusual about xylem cells when they function?
What is unusual about xylem cells when they function?
They are dead
What does lignin in xylem cell walls provide?
What does lignin in xylem cell walls provide?
Strength and support
Why do xylem cells have no end walls?
Why do xylem cells have no end walls?
To allow water to flow easily
What do phloem cells transport around the plant?
What do phloem cells transport around the plant?
Dissolved sugars
What is the state of phloem cells when they function?
What is the state of phloem cells when they function?
They stay alive