When a root is placed on its side, what happens to the amyloplasts in the root cap cells?
A) They move to the top.
B) They settle on the bottom.
C) They are digested by amylase.
D) They move into the root apical meristem.
E) They move into a root hair.

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Amyloplasts are dense, starch-filled organelles that settle to the bottom of the root cap cells due to gravity, helping the plant sense its orientation and direct root growth accordingly.

When a Root Is Placed on Its Side, What Happens