On the tip of the root, the apical meristem forms the ________, which prevents the meristem from being worn away as it pushes through the soil.

On the tip of the root, the apical meristem forms the ________, which prevents the meristem from being worn away as it pushes through the soil.
– cortex
– root cap
– epidermis
– endodermis
– pericycle

SouravSeptember 5, 2024

Answer

On the tip of the root, the apical meristem forms the root cap, which protects the meristematic cells as the root pushes through the soil. The root cap secretes mucilage to lubricate the root’s movement and helps in sensing gravity.

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