chóp rễ

Chóp rễ bảo vệ các tế bào non đang phát triển.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Root cap: The protective layer of cells at the very tip of a plant root. It shields the delicate growing tip (apical meristem) as the root pushes through the soil.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chóp rễ bảo vệ các tế bào non đang phát triển. (The root cap protects the developing young cells.)
  • Quan sát dưới kính hiển vi, bạn có thể thấy chóp rễ rõ ràng. (Observing under a microscope, you can see the root cap clearly.)

Advanced Usage

• In botany, the root cap is essential for root growth and soil penetration. It secretes mucilage to lubricate the path and is continuously worn away and regenerated.

Variants and Related Words

• Rễ cây (n): plant root.
  • Rễ cây hút nước và chất dinh dưỡng. (The plant root absorbs water and nutrients.)

Synonyms

• Root cap: The standard botanical term.
• Calyptra: A less common synonym used in scientific contexts.

Related Terms (Botanical Context)

• Lông hút (root hair): A hair-like outgrowth that increases surface area for absorption.
• Mô phân sinh (meristem): The region of active cell division at the root tip, protected by the root cap.