LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The root cap is located at the tip of the root and protects the root apical meristem (RAM), a zone of dividing cells that produces all cells in the root (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-2: -Another important meristem is the root apical meristem [fig. 9.11], which is organized into four zones at the tip of the root: a root cap, a zone of cell division, a zone of elongation, and a zone of differentiation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The root cap is a type of tissue at the tip of a plant root. It is also called calyptra. Root caps contain statocytes which are involved in gravity perception in plants. If the cap is carefully removed the root will grow randomly.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main function of the root cap is to protect the apical meristem and the structures of the root tip. This protective function is important for the primary growth of a plant.