| A | B |
| roots | plant organs found usually found underground |
| seminal Root | the first root to emerge from the seed |
| secondary Root | roots branched off of the primary root |
| root Cap | A protective covering for the tip of the root. |
| Epidermis | The cells that compose the skin of the root. |
| Taproot System | a root system that has one large primary root and many secondary roots branching from that root |
| Napiform Root | A type of taproot highly specialized for the storage of starches |
| Fibrous Root System | root system in which all of the roots are about the same size |
| xylem | Cells on the inside of the root and stem that carry water up from the roots |
 | fibrous root system |
 | napiform root system |
 | tap root system |