The Layers of Cells That Protect the Root Apical Meristem

question 54

Multiple Choice

The layers of cells that protect the root apical meristem are the

• A)cortex.
• B)endodermis.
• C)bark.
• D)root cap.
• E)periderm.

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Definitions:

RNA Synthesis

The process of transcribing RNA molecules from DNA templates, a crucial step in gene expression.

Transcription

The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template.

Polypeptide Chain

A series of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, forming part of or the whole primary structure of a protein.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.