Question 5
Figure 5 shows a root hair cell.
(a) How does the shape of the root hair cell in the circle help it to perform its function?
(b) Certain structures in the small intestine also have a similar adaptation as root hair cells. Identify one such structure.
(c) Mr X had part of his small intestine removed in a surgery to cure intestinal cancer. When he eats a pizza with tomato and cheese, how will this affect his digestion of the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the pizza, and his absorption of food and water?
(a) How does the shape of the root hair cell in the circle help it to perform its function?
(b) Certain structures in the small intestine also have a similar adaptation as root hair cells. Identify one such structure.
(c) Mr X had part of his small intestine removed in a surgery to cure intestinal cancer. When he eats a pizza with tomato and cheese, how will this affect his digestion of the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the pizza, and his absorption of food and water?