Question

Identify the region labelled as A in the diagram given below.

• A. Region of maturation
• B. Region of elongation
• C. Region of meristematic activity
• D. Root cap region

Answer 1

The correct option is A Region of maturation


Zone proximal to region of elongation, is called the region of maturation. From this region some of the epidermal cells forms very fine and delicate, thread-like structures called root hairs. These root hairs absorb water and minerals from the soil. In the given diagram, A is the region of maturation .