VIRTUAL BIOLOGY LAB · LAB 27
🌱 Root Hair Absorption
Understand how root hair structure supports water and mineral absorption.
CBSE Classes 10Interactive practicalDrag & drop challengeStudent notebook
ADVERTISEMENT SPACE · RESPONSIVE LEADERBOARD PLACEHOLDER
🔎 Learning objective
Understand how root hair structure supports water and mineral absorption.
3Hands-on matches
1Knowledge check
🧬 Interactive laboratory workspace
Explore the biological idea using the model controls. This is a conceptual classroom simulation.
🌱
Root Hair Absorption
Root hairs increase surface area; water enters mainly by osmosis.
PRACTICAL WORKBENCH · EXPERIMENT 27
Ready to begin🧪 Root absorption model: Explore water uptake by root hairs
Root hairs increase surface area; water moves down a water-potential gradient.
APPARATUS & EXPERIMENT CONTROLS
01 · Set up apparatus02 · Adjust variables03 · Run trial04 · Record reading
◉Water uptake▤
OBSERVATION & MEASUREMENTS
Soil water potential—
Root-hair surface area—
Soil salinity—
Relative absorption—Awaiting run
Root hairs increase surface area; water moves down a water-potential gradient.
Scientific interpretation will appear after the trial.
Scientific note: Change soil conditions and root-hair surface area to model water absorption.
Model ready. Choose a condition and run the model to see an observation.
🧪 Hands-on drag & drop challenge
PRACTICAL SKILL BUILDERDrag each item from the tray to its correct destination. On a phone or tablet, tap an item and then tap its destination. Complete all three matches to finish.
🧰 MATERIALS & CONCEPTS
🎯 DROP ZONES
Choose an item and place it in the matching zone.
📓 Observation notebook
Record your observation and export it for revision.
Key concept: Root hairs increase surface area; water enters mainly by osmosis.
🎯 Quick knowledge check
Root hairs mainly increase:
Select one answer to check your understanding.
ADVERTISEMENT SPACE · IN-CONTENT PLACEHOLDER