You examine the roots of a newly-discovered species of bean plant and notice an area of the root that contains cells differentiating to assume their final fates.You have found the _______ of the root.

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The zone of cell maturation is where cells differentiate and assume their final fates. This occurs in the region behind the zone of cell elongation and ahead of the zone of cell differentiation. Therefore, the zone of cell maturation is the best choice in this scenario. The apical meristem is responsible for cell division and growth at the tip of the root, the root cap is a structure that protects the root tip, and the zone of cell elongation is where cells elongate as they mature.

You Examine the Roots of a Newly-Discovered Species of Bean