Name 3 features of plant root cells and how they allow the cells to absorb ions from the soil

Many mitochondria - production of ATP during aerobic respiration which allows active transport to take place for uptake of ions
Many root hairs - Increases surface area for maximum diffusion
Large store of starch - Starch can be used in respiration as an energy source for active transport

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