10 Questions
What is a permanent tissue in biology?
A tissue that has lost its ability to divide and is specialized to perform a specific function
Which of the following is a type of simple permanent tissue in plants?
Parenchyma
What is the main characteristic of meristematic tissues?
Absence of chloroplasts in the cells
Why do meristematic tissues play a crucial role in plant growth?
Due to their ability to actively divide by mitosis and produce new cells
Which meristem is responsible for the increase in plant height?
Apical meristem
In which type of meristem are sclerenchyma fibers found?
Lateral meristem
What type of cells make up the sclerenchyma tissue?
Dead cells
Which tissue provides mechanical strength and support to the plant body?
Sclerenchyma tissue
Where are sclereids commonly found in plants?
In the stem epidermis
What is the most abundant tissue in plants?
Parenchyma tissue
Study Notes
Permanent Tissues
- In biology, permanent tissues are a type of tissue that has lost the ability to divide and are specialized to perform specific functions.
Simple Permanent Tissues in Plants
- Examples of simple permanent tissues in plants include parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
Meristematic Tissues
- The main characteristic of meristematic tissues is that they have the ability to divide and differentiate into different types of cells.
- Meristematic tissues play a crucial role in plant growth as they provide new cells that can differentiate into various tissues, allowing the plant to grow and develop.
- The apical meristem is responsible for the increase in plant height.
- The procambium, a type of meristem, is where sclerenchyma fibers are found.
Sclerenchyma Tissue
- Sclerenchyma tissue is composed of dead cells that provide mechanical strength and support to the plant body.
- Sclereids, a type of sclerenchyma cell, are commonly found in fruits, seeds, and stems of plants.
Plant Tissues
- The most abundant tissue in plants is parenchyma tissue.
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