Question

why are there so many hair root cells in a plant

Answer 1

The function of root hairs is to collect water and mineral nutrients that are present in the soil and take this solution up through the roots to the rest of the plant. As root hair cells do not carry out photosynthesis, they do not contain chloroplasts.

Answer 2

Answer:

because

Explanation:

Root hairs are a very simple structure and can occur on the root tip in the thousands! ... They absorb nutrients and water which are sent through the tip of the plant's root. The fact that there are so many root hairs on each root increases the amount of water and nutrients the plant can absorb from the soil.