A root cap:
A) protects the fragile meristematic cells at the root tip.
B) pushes the root tip deeper into the soil.
C) protects the cells located in the lateral meristem.
D) arises from the stem apical meristem.
E) will differentiate into primary tissues of the adult plant.

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The root cap protects the fragile meristematic cells at the root tip, acting as a protective cover as the root grows through the soil.

A Root Cap