Root Cap

Real World Example

Imagine trying to push a heavy piece of furniture across a room without scratching the floor. Just like you might put a protective cloth under the furniture to prevent damage to the floor, the root cap acts as a protective layer for the delicate root tip as it pushes through soil. In this analogy, the cloth is similar to the root cap, which shields the root tip (the furniture) from abrasion and injury while moving through the soil (the floor), ensuring safe and smooth growth.