DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Question
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The root is covered at the apex by a thimble-like structure called the ____ root hair root hair region of maturation region of maturation pneumatophore pneumatophore
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root cap
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root hair
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pneumatophore
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Root cap’
Detailed explanation-2: -The root cap is made of parenchyma cells that form a thimble shape, as a covering for the tip of each root. The cap serves several functions. The main function being protection as the delicate root tip pushes through soil particles.
Detailed explanation-3: -The root cap is a type of tissue at the tip of a plant root. It is also called calyptra.
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