1. What is the function of the root? 2. How does the root cap ease the movement of the root through soil?
3. Why is the root cap is continuously replaced?
4. How do the cells of growth zone change?
5. Where are conductive elements of the root located?
6. Where are conductive elements of the stem located?
7. What is the central cylinder?
Answer:
The root cap protects the growing tip in plants. It secretes mucilage to ease the movement of the root through soil, and may also be involved in communication with the soil microbiota. The purpose of the root cap is to enable downward growth of the root, with the root cap covering the sensitive tissue in the root.