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O-LevelBiologyTransport in Plants5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q91 Mark

The diagram shows a root hair cell. How does the shape of the cell help the plant?

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AIt allows roots to search for ions.
BIt allows roots to search for water.
CIt increases the surface area for sugar uptake.
DIt increases the surface area for water uptake.

✓ Correct answer

D: It increases the surface area for water uptake.

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Transport in Plants, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 9.

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