| A | B |
|---|
| shoot system | Every part of the plant that is above ground. |
| root system | All parts of the plant below ground. |
| taproot | A plant that sends out one deep root, this root is called: |
| root cap | The tip of a root is protected by a layer of cells called: |
| root hairs | Tiny projections at the tip of the root that look for water. |
| guard cells | Each stoma in a leaf is opened and closed by this. |
| starches | Roots store extra sugars by turning it into: |
| epiphytes | Plants that don't touch the ground and have no root system. |
| stem tip | The upper part of a stem that produces growth. |
| cellulose | Made from glucose, it gives the stem strength. |
| stolon or runner | Stem that grows along the ground and sends out roots. |
| Rhizomes | Like a runner except that the stem grows below the surface. |
| tendrils | Stems that grab the surface they grow against. |
| thorns | Stems that become spines to protect the plant. |
