| 1. | The root cap zone |
| 2. | The region of meristematic activity |
| 3. | The region of elongation |
| 4. | The region of maturation |
| 1. | Increased vacuolation |
| 2. | Large conspicuous nuclei |
| 3. | Cell enlargement |
| 4. | New cell wall deposition |
The roots that originate from the base of the stem are:
| 1. | Primary roots | 2. | Prop roots |
| 3. | Lateral roots | 4. | Fibrous roots |