The Thick Layers of Cells Covering and Protecting the Delicate

Question

The thick layers of cells covering and protecting the delicate apical meristem is called the:
A) root cap.
B) root hairs.
C) pericycle.
D) adventitious root.
E) radicle.

Accepted Answer

The root cap is a structure that covers and protects the apical meristem of a root, helping to facilitate its growth through the soil.