Which of the Following Statements About a Root Cap Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a 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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Definitions:

Useful Life

The expected period over which an asset is anticipated to be economically usable by one or more users.

Double-Declining-Balance Method

An accelerated depreciation method that counts the depreciation of tangible assets at twice the normal rate.

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered for depreciation purposes.

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of the asset's value has been used up.