The apical meristem of the root is present

The apical meristem of the root is present
A Only in radicals
B Only in tap roots
C Only in adventitious roots
D In all the roots

Detailed Solution

Every root grows in length at its tip. Behind the root cap lies the root apical meristem, which produces new cells for growth.
This is true whether the root is the radicle (primary root), a tap root, a lateral root or an adventitious root.
So the apical meristem of the root is present in all the roots.

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