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Which of the following would not be seen in a cross section through the woody part of a root?a. sclerenchyma cellsb. parenchyma cellsc. sieve-tube elementsd. root hairs
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The larger, older roots, often referred to as woody roots, primarily serve to anchor the plant and transport nutrients. They act as a highway for anything that gets absorbed, such as water and nutrients. Show more…
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