Cryptic crossword clue
Basis of life found in most of apple roots scattered on motorway 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PROTOPLASM

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The straight part
We know that "Basis of life" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case basis of life = protoplasm.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROTOPLASM mean?

PROTOPLASM noun
  1. The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.

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