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What will happen if cell sap of root hair cells contain a high concentration of ions? (AS2)

a. The cell membrane of root hair is a semi-permeable membrane.

b. It allows the movement of water from its higher concentration (in soil water) molecules to its low concentration (as in cell sap) as in this case.


c. The root hair cells contain a high concentration of ions and salts as compared to soil water. As a result, soil water will move into the cell sap of root hairs.


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