Distinguish between the following: Stem hair and root hair.
The differences between root hair and stem hair are as follows:
| Feature | Root hair | Stem hair |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Nature | They are unicellular elongations of the epiblema. | They are multicellular epidermal outgrowths,also known as trichomes. |
| Function | They help in the absorption of water and mineral elements from the soil by increasing the surface area. | They help in preventing water loss due to transpiration. |
| Feature | Root hair | Stem hair |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Nature | They are unicellular elongations of the epiblema. | They are multicellular epidermal outgrowths,also known as trichomes. |
| Function | They help in the absorption of water and mineral elements from the soil by increasing the surface area. | They help in preventing water loss due to transpiration. |
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Fruit Type Plant Species $(a)$ Siliqua $(i)$ Lycopersicum esculentum $(b)$ Caryopsis $(ii)$ Triticum aestivum $(c)$ Berry $(iii)$ Helianthus annuus $(d)$ Cypsela $(iv)$ Brassica campestris
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|---|---|
| $(a)$ Siliqua | $(i)$ Lycopersicum esculentum |
| $(b)$ Caryopsis | $(ii)$ Triticum aestivum |
| $(c)$ Berry | $(iii)$ Helianthus annuus |
| $(d)$ Cypsela | $(iv)$ Brassica campestris |
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