What is the function of 'Statoliths' in the root cap of plants?
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Correct answer: To sense gravity for growth
Statoliths are specialized amyloplasts located in the columella cells of the root cap. Because they are dense, they settle at the bottom of the cell, signaling the plant to grow roots downward.
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