In a root tip, the elongation zone has the function of: O a. Pushing the root down into the soil. O b. Protecting the rest of the root from damage. O c. It is an apical meristem. O d. Producing the root hairs. O e. Increasing the number of cells.

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In a root tip, the elongation zone has the function of:
O a. Pushing the root down into the soil.
O b. Protecting the rest of the root from damage.
Oc.
It is an apical meristem.
O d. Producing the root hairs.
O e.
Increasing the number of cells.
Transcribed Image Text:In a root tip, the elongation zone has the function of: O a. Pushing the root down into the soil. O b. Protecting the rest of the root from damage. Oc. It is an apical meristem. O d. Producing the root hairs. O e. Increasing the number of cells.
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