Multiple choice

What type of tissue is present in abundance at the tip of the root?

  1. Meristematic

  2. Sclerenchyma

  3. Parenchyma

  4. Aerenchyma

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Explanation

The tip of the root contains the apical meristem, which consists of actively dividing cells. This meristematic tissue is responsible for the primary growth and elongation of the root as it pushes through the soil.