Question

Differentiate the following with the help of diagrams: Root hair and lateral root

Answer 1

1. Root hair: Microscopic structure emerging from the outer layer of roots.
2. Lateral root: Lateral roots emerges from the main root.

Root hair	Lateral root
1. Root hairs are covered by a protective layer known as a root cap.	1. Lateral roots lack a root cap.
2. Root hairs are composed of only one cell.	2. Lateral roots are composed of many cells.
3. The lifespan of root hair is of few days.	3. The lifespan of the lateral root is for few months.
4. Root hair emerges from the outer layers of the root.	4. Lateral roots emerge from the inner layer of the root.