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What is the term given to the thimble-like structure that covers the root at the apex?
What is the term given to the thimble-like structure that covers the root at the apex?
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The correct option is C Root cap
The root cap function is to cover and protect the cells at the end of the root of a plant. The root cap is a special layer of tissue which protects the tip of a growing root and helps to anchor the plant. This is a universal feature of angiosperm, gymnosperm, and pteridophyte roots.
The root is covered at the apex by a thimble-like structure and this thimble is a small hard pitted cup like strcuture present in root apex for protection.
Root cap
The root cap function is to cover and protect the cells at the end of the root of a plant. The root cap is a special layer of tissue which protects the tip of a growing root and helps to anchor the plant. This is a universal feature of angiosperm, gymnosperm, and pteridophyte roots.
The root is covered at the apex by a thimble-like structure and this thimble is a small hard pitted cup like strcuture present in root apex for protection.
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