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The apex of root is protected by the

Option: 1

Root hair


Option: 2

Root cap


Option: 3

Meristematic cells


Option: 4

Cells present in the region of maturation.


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Root Cap -

Root cap or calyptra (due to its origin from calyptrogen) is a cap-like structure which covers root apex. Pandanus (screw pine) root has multiple root cap.

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In some hydrophytes (Pistia and Lemna) in place of root cap, a loose sheath is present and is known as root pocket. Root cap is absent in epiphytes, parasites, mycorrhiza and hydrophytes.

 

 

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