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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. The lengthening of cells in the zone of elongation (-5[1])causes most of the growth of these structures, (-5[1])which often display positive gravitropism. (10[1])These structures form symbiotic relationships with fungi called (10[1])mycorrhizae. (10[1])Material in these structures is transported to the rest of the organism through the xylem. For 10 points, name these structures that plants use to take up nutrients and water. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: plant roots [accept root caps or root hairs; accept aerial roots; accept adventitious roots]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Nicholas NguyenUF DUF A61-5
Aidan BernardoFlorida Tech AFlorida Tech B69-5
Shiva TegullaUCF AUF F7410
Graham CopeUF BUF C8210
Aryan PathakUF EUCF B8310
Shawn JarrardUF AUF D11410
Ryan GomesFlorida Tech BFlorida Tech A11410