Insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the beta cells in the pancreas. It is the key that opens the doors of cells and allows glucose to get into the cell. Each cell needs glucose to function. Carbohydrates in food are broken down into glucose which enters the blood stream.
The pericycle is a cylinder of parenchyma or sclerenchyma cells that lies just inside the endodermis and is the outer most part of the stele of plants.
The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the cuticle. It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water. In arid regions, that is very important.