Cells of the root cap ease the growth of young roots through the soil by ________.
A) secreting slippery lipids like waxes
B) producing oils
C) producing a mucilaginous lubricant
D) forcing a passage between soil particles
E) none of the above

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Cells of the root cap produce a mucilaginous lubricant that eases the growth of young roots through the soil by reducing friction.

Cells of the Root Cap Ease the Growth of Young