The root apex is subterminal because it

Is covered by tunica cells

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Is covered by root hairs

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Has many corpus cells

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Is covered by root cap

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Solution

The correct option is D Is covered by root cap
Root cap is a group of parenchyma cells present at the root tip. Its function is to protect the root tip. Primary growth occurs just behind the root cap.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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