The Layers of Cells That Protect the Root Apical Meristem

Question

The layers of cells that protect the root apical meristem are the
A)cortex.
B)endodermis.
C)bark.
D)root cap.
E)periderm.

Accepted Answer

The root cap is a protective layer of cells that covers the root apical meristem, shielding it as the root grows through the soil.