JAMB Biology 1988 Question 33

Question 33

Growth and Development

The radicle of a bean seedling grows most rapidly in the region

  1. A.of the root tip
  2. B.just above the root tip
  3. C.just around the root tip
  4. D.just below the root tip
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (just above the root tip)

Explanation

The region of elongation lies just behind (above) the root tip, where newly formed cells grow longer.