1. A root is not uniform but has distinct zones. Starting from the tip, which of the following orders of the zones is CORRECT? (A) Apical meristem → root cap → zone of elongation → zone of maturation/root hairs (B) Root cap → zone of elongation → apical meristem → zone of maturation/root hairs (C) Root cap → apical meristem → zone of elongation → zone of maturation/root hairs (D) Root cap → apical meristem → zone of maturation/root hairs → zone of elongation (E) Root cap → zone of elongation → zone of maturation/root hairs → apical meristem