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Bio CH20
Biology CH20 Plant Support and Transport
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |