1. Specialized Cells in Plants
Xylem, Phloem, Root Caps, and Guard Cells

2. Specialized Cells
Not only do animals (humans) have specialized cells, so do plants.
Cell differentiation: the process by which specialized cell types develop a specific function.
One plant cell will give rise to a new plant cell with a new function.

3. xylem Vascular tissue in plants
Used for transporting WATER and other nutrients

4. Phloem Vascular tissue in plants
Used for transporting FOOD(sugar aka glucose)

5. Guard cells Located in the epidermis of plants
Purpose: to regulate TRANSPIRATION (the movement and evaporation of water through plants)
Closing and opening of stomata

6. Root caps Covers the tip of the root
Cause the roots to grow downward (gravitational pull)
If the root cap is removed, the roots will grow in any direction.

7. Root hairs
Absorption of water