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प्रश्न
Name the following:
Water is absorbed from the soil by which part.
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उत्तर
Root hairs
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The figure given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part of the cross section of the root in the root hair zone. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow

(i) Name the parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 4.
(ii) Which is the process that enables the passage of water from the soil into the root hair?
(iii) Name the pressure that is responsible for the movement of water in the direction indicated by the arrows. Define it.
(iv) Due to an excess of this pressure sometimes drops of water are found along the leaf margins of some plants especially in the early mornings. What is the phenomenon called?
(v) Draw a well labelled diagram of the root hair cell as it would appear if an excess of fertiliser is added to the soil close to it.
Multiple Choice Question:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
The root-hairs are suited for absorbing water from the soil because:
Name the following:
The process by which water enters root hairs.
Give reason for the following:
If you uproot a plant from the soil, its leaves soon wilt.
Given below is the diagrammatic representation of the transverse section of a part of a plant. Study it and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the part of the plant that is shown
(b) Label the parts 1 to 6
(c) Write the functions of parts 3 and 5
How is root hair adapted for the absorption of water from the soil?
The diagram below represents a layer of epidermal cells showing a fully grown root hair. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:

Mention one distinct difference between the parts labelled A and B.
What is toxicity ?
Differentiate between the following
Permeable and Semi-permeable membrane.
Given below is the diagram of a cell as seen under the microscope after having been placed in a solution:

(i) What is the technical term used for the state/condition of the cell given above?
(ii) Give the technical term for the solution in which the cell was placed.
(iii) Name the parts numbered 1 to 4.
(iv) Is the cell given above a plant cell or an animal cell ? Give two reasons in support of your answer as evident from the diagram.
(v) What would you do to bring this cell back to its original condition?
