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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