NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The root apical meristem is protected as it passes through the soil by an outer region of living parenchyma cells called the root cap.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small tissues present at the tip of the root of the plant is known as root cap. The root cap is also known as calyptra.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The root cap is comprised of parenchymal cells produced by the apical meristem. The main function of the root cap is to protect the apical meristem and the root as it burrows into the ground. The apical meristem refers to a region within the root responsible for cell division and production.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is a protective layer of tissues that protects the roots as it grows deeper into the soil, for absorbing nutrients. The root cap is formed by parenchymal cells of the apical meristem (a meristem tissue located at the tip of shoots and roots).