The driving force that pushes the root tip through the soil is primarily ________.
A) continuous cell division in the root cap at the tip of the root
B) continuous cell division just behind the root cap in the centre of the apical meristem
C) elongation of cells behind the root apical meristem
D) continuous cell division of root cap cells

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The elongation of cells behind the root apical meristem is the primary driving force for the root tip to push through the soil. While the continuous cell division in the root cap and apical meristem contribute to root growth, they are not the primary driving forces.

The Driving Force That Pushes the Root Tip Through the Soil