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Which structure covers the root apex?
Which structure covers the root apex?
- The region of meristematic activity
- The root cap (correct)
- The region of elongation
- The region of maturation
What is the function of the region of meristematic activity?
What is the function of the region of meristematic activity?
- To divide and produce new cells (correct)
- To elongate and enlarge the root
- To absorb water and minerals
- To protect the root apex
What is the function of the region of elongation?
What is the function of the region of elongation?
- To protect the root apex
- To divide and produce new cells
- To absorb water and minerals
- To grow the root in length (correct)
What do the cells in the region of maturation do?
What do the cells in the region of maturation do?
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What do root hairs do?
What do root hairs do?
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What are prop roots?
What are prop roots?
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What are stilt roots?
What are stilt roots?
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What are pneumatophores?
What are pneumatophores?
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What do tap roots of carrot, turnip, and sweet potato do?
What do tap roots of carrot, turnip, and sweet potato do?
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What do adventitious roots of sweet potato do?
What do adventitious roots of sweet potato do?
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