Cells of the Root Cap Ease the Growth of Young

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cells of the root cap ease the growth of young roots through the soil by __________.

• A) secreting slippery lipids like waxes
• B) producing oils
• C) producing a mucilaginous lubricant
• D) forcing a passage between soil particles
• E) none of these

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