Question

Students observe onion cells from a tip of the root with a light microscope while studying mitosis.



Which statement best identifies why students would observe the root tip of an onion to see the stages of mitosis?

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The tip of the root is where the plant is doing the most growing.

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The tip of the root is where sexual reproduction is occurring.

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The tip of the root is where the most water is being absorbed.

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The tip of the root is where photosynthesis is taking place.

Answer 1

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The tip of the root is where the plant is doing the most growing.

Explanation: the root tip contains the apical meristem where cells are actively dividing by mitosis, so many cells in different mitotic stages can be observed there.