apical

The word apical can be used to describe the top part of a plant or the tip of an animal's body.

In plants, the apical meristem is the part of the plant that is responsible for growth. It is located at the tip of the stem and the root. The apical meristem is made up of cells that are constantly dividing, which allows the plant to grow taller and longer.

In animals, the apical part of the body is the head. The head contains the brain, the eyes, the ears, and the mouth. The head is important for sensing the environment and for eating.

Here is a simple analogy to help show the word being used:

• "The apical part of a plant is like the tip of a pencil. It's the part that's always growing."

The apical bud is the most important bud on the plant.