WAEC - Biology (2008 - No. 22)
The part of the young root that pushes its way through the soil is the
root hair
tap root
root cap
lateral root.
Uitleg
The part of a young root that pushes through the soil is the root cap, a protective layer of cells at the tip of the root.
The root cap acts as a "hard hat" or protective shield, allowing the root to penetrate the soil without being damaged by friction or sharp particles.