Question

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what happens to the cells located in the apical meristem of a root as the root grows downward?
a. the cells form a barrier that protects older cells from diseases.
b. the cells specialize to produce long, hairlike roots.
c. the cells die off and harden as they make contact with soil and rocks.
d. the cells continue to divide and produce more unspecialized cells.

Explanation:

Apical meristems are regions of undifferentiated cells in plants that are responsible for primary growth. They continuously divide to produce new cells, which remain unspecialized initially and later differentiate into various cell - types as the root grows.

Answer:

D. The cells continue to divide and produce more unspecialized cells.