Roots and shoots are similar in that:

A. primary growth in both roots and shoots
results from the apical meristem.
B. actively growing roots are much thicker
than stems.
C. the root and shoot apical meristems are
both covered by a protective cap when
actively growing.
D. new meristem in the roots and shoots
develop from the pericycle.
E. both roots and shoots contain a waxy band
around their endodermal cells, protecting the
vascular tissue.


A

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