Question

Which of the following form the growing part of the root?

• A. The root cap
• B. The apical meristem
• C. Depending on the plant, either a or b
• D. Both a and b

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both a and b

The root cap and the apical meristem are the growing part of the root and helps the root to go deeper into the soil. All plants roots have these two components. The apical meristem has cells which are very small, thin-walled and with dense protoplasm. They divide repeatedly and produce cells that give rise to the primary body of the plant.