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These roots contain a large central root with little branching. An example would be a carrot.
a) taproot
b) fibrous root
c) primary root
d) adventitious roots
This is the region where water is stored in the root.
a) cortex
b) epidermis
c) stele
d) vascular cylinder
The vascular cylinder in the root containing the xylem and root is also called the
a) stele
b) cortex
c) epidermis
d) pith
The main growing region of a root for primary growth
a) apical meristem
b) root cap
c) lateral roots
d) cell membrane
The tip of root with several tough cells for protection while pushing through soil
a) root cap
b) apical meristem
c) lateral roots
d) cell membrane
The __________________ forms under the epidermis for secondary growth
a) cork cambium
b) vascular cambium
c) lateral roots
d) apical meristem
This layer of meristematic tissue is found between the xylem and phloem in the root
a) vascular cambium
b) cork cambium
c) lateral roots
d) apical meristem
The osmotic force that transfers water upwards
a) root pressure
b) evaporation
c) xylem pressure
d) diffuse pressure
These develop branching off from a central root such as a taproot
a) lateral roots
b) primary roots
c) apical roots
d) claw roots
Which of the following is not a main function of a root?
a) reproduction
b) anchoring the plant
c) absorbing nutrients, minerals, water
d) storing food
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