The region of root responsible for growth of root in lengh is____________

Region of maturation

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Root cap

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Meristematic zone

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Zone of elongation

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Solution

The correct option is C Zone of elongation
In meristematic zone, the cells undergo rapid mitotic divisions. As they reach the zone of elongation, start to elongate fast and contribute to length of root.
So the correct answer is Zone of elongation.

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