The root-shoot axis of plants

A. is determined by the orientation of the first zygotic cell division.
B. is determined by sunlight, as roots grow away from the sun and shoot grow towards the sun.
C. is determined by three axes.
D. develops in segments.
E. None of these are correct.


A. is determined by the orientation of the first zygotic cell division.

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