Which of the Following Statements About Root Cap Is FALSE

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about root cap is FALSE?

• A) It protects the delicate root apical meristem
• B) It secretes lubricating polysaccharides
• C) It orients the root that it grows downward
• D) It loses cells during root growth.
• E) It absorbs nutrients.

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Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavioral change that assesses an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior and provides strategies to guide the individual through the stages of change.

Health-Related Model

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Behavioral Theory

A framework suggesting that behavior is learned through interactions with the environment, often emphasizing the role of reinforcement and punishment.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines six stages of readiness to change, used to conceptualize the process of intentional change.