Why Is a Rhizoid Not Considered a True Root

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is a rhizoid not considered a true root?

• A)Rhizoids lack the capacity to anchor mosses into the substrate.
• B)Rhizoids are not capable of absorbing water.
• C)True roots have mycorrhizal fungi.
• D)Rhizoids lack xylem tissue.
• E)Only true roots are capable of nitrogen fixation.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the end of long bones that is responsible for the longitudinal growth of bones during childhood and adolescence.

Bone Growth

Bone growth refers to the process by which bones increase in size, including lengthening during childhood and adolescence and changing in density and strength throughout life.

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, which is initially separated from the main bone by a growth plate, but later fuses with it.

Appositional Bone Growth

The process by which bones increase in diameter and thickness through the addition of bone tissue at the surface.