13 Questions
What is the study of tissues known as?
Histology
Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?
Xavier Bichat
What is the historical derivation of the English word 'tissue'?
The French word 'tissu', past participle of the verb 'tisser'
Which tool for studying tissues involves embedding tissue in a paraffin block and then sectioning it?
Paraffin block
What is the biological organizational level between cells and a complete organ?
Tissue
Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?
Xavier Bichat
Which tissue is responsible for the linear growth of an organ?
Apical meristem
Where is the lateral meristem usually located in dicotyledonous plants?
Beneath the bark of the tree
Which type of tissue is responsible for growth in length of the plant and increasing the size of the internode?
Intercalary meristem
Which tissue consists of actively dividing cells and leads to an increase in length and thickness of the plant?
Meristematic tissue
What are the primary components of vascular tissue?
Xylem and phloem
Which type of meristem is responsible for causing the organ to increase in diameter and girth?
Lateral meristem
Where are cells of meristematic tissue usually present in a plant?
At the growing tips of stems and roots
Test your knowledge of the hierarchical organization of biological organisms, from cells to tissues to organs and organ systems. Explore the functions and relationships between these levels of organization in living organisms.
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