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

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

The root cap

B

The apical meristem

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