A Maple Sapling Is Discovered to Have Roots Growing in Random

question 213

Multiple Choice

A maple sapling is discovered to have roots growing in random directions instead of down.It most likely has a mutation affecting its

• A) root cap.
• B) pericycle.
• C) apical meristem.
• D) protoderm.
• E) region of elongation.

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