A new set of GCSE Biology diagrams showing a specialised root hair cell and its adaptations for absorbing water and mineral ions from the soil. Designed for easy use in lessons, worksheets and presentations.
The diagrams show the characteristic structure of a root hair cell, including the long root hair extension that provides a large surface area for absorption. Other labelled structures include the cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, large vacuole and mitochondria.
Flexible for teaching and assessment
Four versions included
Colour | labelled
Colour | recall
Greyscale | labelled
Greyscale | recall
The labelled versions can be used to introduce the structure and function of root hair cells and their role in plant transport. The recall versions feature boxes for students to complete for retrieval practice and revision.
The diagrams are particularly useful when explaining how the specialised structure of a root hair cell is related to its function, including the absorption of water by osmosis and mineral ions by active transport.
Greyscale versions are suitable for printing and worksheets, while the colour versions are perfect for presentations and digital teaching materials.
Relevant curriculum topics
Root hair cells
Specialised cells
Plant transport
Absorption of water
Osmosis
Mineral ion uptake
Active transport
Adaptations of plant cells
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