The greatest mitotic activity in a root takes place in the: a. zone of maturation. b. zone of cell division. c. zone of elongation. d. root cap. e. endodermis.
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a. The zone of maturation is where cells differentiate and mature, so it is not the area of greatest mitotic activity. b. The zone of cell division is where cells actively divide, making it a likely candidate for the area of greatest mitotic activity. c. The Show more…
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