Simplify and Write the Answer in Standard Form

question 50

Multiple Choice

Simplify and write the answer in standard form.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the surface layer of skin or leaves in plants, acting as a protective barrier against environmental stress.

Lateral Roots

Secondary roots that grow out from the main root of a plant, contributing to the stability and water/nutrient absorption capabilities of the plant.

Pericycle

A layer of cells found just inside the endodermis of plant roots, important for initiating lateral root growth.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the brain’s cortex involved in many higher-level brain functions, or the cortex of plants responsible for storage and transport.