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These structures release cells that perform neutrophil-like functions by expelling extracellular DNA, called border cells. The movement of specialized organelles within the columella cells of these structures helps direct their growth according to the starch-statolith hypothesis. These structures can recover from damage by triggering the proliferation of stem cells located in quiescent centers. (10[1])The lengthening of cells in the zone of elongation causes most of the growth of these structures, (-5[1])which often (-5[1])display positive gravitropism. (-5[1])These structures form symbiotic (10[1])relationships with fungi called (10[1])mycorrhizae. (10[1])Material in these structures is transported to the rest of the organism through the xylem. (10[1])For 10 points, name these structures that plants use to take up nutrients (10[1])and water. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: plant roots [accept root caps or root hairs; accept aerial roots; accept adventitious roots]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Vishal KanigicherlaPenn AJohns Hopkins B5210
MarkRutgers CBard69-5
David BassJohns Hopkins ARowan A71-5
Chauncey LoColumbia BPenn State A74-5
Charles YoungColumbia APenn State B7810
Arjun BothraHaverford ARutgers A8210
Carter McLeanPrinceton ALehigh A8310
Teigue KellyPenn State AColumbia B9810
HazelBardRutgers C11110
Rahul Rao-PothurajuRowan AJohns Hopkins A11410