Which statement best explains why the root cap must be continuously renewed?
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Correct answer: Its outer cells are worn away as the root grows through soil
The root cap is exposed to friction as the root tip pushes through soil. Its outer cells are damaged or sloughed off and must be replaced by new cells from the meristem.
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