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What would happen if the root cap of a growing root is removed?

The root cap protects the delicate meristematic region of the root from mechanical damage as it pushes through the soil. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.