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Bio CH20
Biology CH20 Plant Support and Transport
Term | Definition |
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annual ring | each ring of xylem in a woody stem |
cambium | a thin layer of cells that divide to form new phloem on the outside and new xylem on the inside |
cork | the outer layer of a woody stem |
cortex | a food storage tissue in plants |
endodermis | a ring of waxy cells that surrounds the xylem in roots |
fibrous root | many-branched roots that grow in clusters |
herbaceous stem | soft, green stems |
lateral bud | buds along the sides of a stem that give rise to new branches, leaves, or flowers |
root hair | threadlike cells of the epidermis that absorb water and minerals for a plant |
taproot | a large, single root with smaller side roots |
terminal bud | the bud at the tip of a stem |
woody stem | a non-green stem that grows to be thick and hard |