82.8k views
3 votes
During a natural disaster, part of a plant was damaged. If the plant can no longer grow and produce new root cells, which part of the plant likely suffered damage?

A) Xylem

B) Phloem

C) Root cap

D) Apical meristem

*C is not the correct answer

User Msarahan
by
3.7k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

D. Apical Meristem

Step-by-step explanation:

Apical Meristem: region of cells capable of division and growth in the root and shoot tips in plants.

User Chris McCord
by
3.5k points