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What is the primary function of plant tissue?
What is the primary function of plant tissue?
Which type of tissue is capable of dividing throughout the lifetime of a plant?
Which type of tissue is capable of dividing throughout the lifetime of a plant?
How do the energy demands of plant tissue compare to those of animal tissue?
How do the energy demands of plant tissue compare to those of animal tissue?
What distinguishes meristematic tissue from permanent tissue?
What distinguishes meristematic tissue from permanent tissue?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of animal tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of animal tissue?
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Which type of tissue primarily supports the structure of a plant?
Which type of tissue primarily supports the structure of a plant?
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What is a common feature found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
What is a common feature found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
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Which of the following types of cells is primarily involved in the photosynthesis process in plants?
Which of the following types of cells is primarily involved in the photosynthesis process in plants?
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What type of meristematic tissue is responsible for primary growth at the tips of shoots and roots?
What type of meristematic tissue is responsible for primary growth at the tips of shoots and roots?
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Which tissue is primarily responsible for conducting water and minerals from roots to leaves?
Which tissue is primarily responsible for conducting water and minerals from roots to leaves?
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Which of the following types of simple permanent tissue provides structural support to plants?
Which of the following types of simple permanent tissue provides structural support to plants?
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What is the role of the guard cells in the epidermis?
What is the role of the guard cells in the epidermis?
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What characterizes complex permanent tissue in plants?
What characterizes complex permanent tissue in plants?
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Which type of meristematic tissue is involved in increasing the girth of monocots?
Which type of meristematic tissue is involved in increasing the girth of monocots?
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What type of permanent tissue is primarily involved in the storage of food?
What type of permanent tissue is primarily involved in the storage of food?
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What substance is secreted by the epidermis to prevent water loss from leaves?
What substance is secreted by the epidermis to prevent water loss from leaves?
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Study Notes
Main Differences Between Plant and Animal Tissue
- All multicellular organisms, including plants and animals, consist of groups of specialized cells called tissues.
- Plant tissues consist of both living and non-living cells, leading to lower energy demands compared to animal tissues, which are made solely of living cells.
- Primary function of plant tissue is structural support; for animal tissue, it facilitates locomotion.
Plant Tissue Overview
- Definition: Specialized group of cells performing specific functions in plants.
- Cell Structure: Contains a cellulose cell wall, vacuoles, and photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll.
- Types: Divided into meristematic and permanent tissues.
Meristematic Tissue
- Characteristics: Capable of continuous division throughout a plant's life.
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Types:
- Apical Meristem: Located at shoot and root tips, responsible for primary growth.
- Intercalary Meristem: Involved in increasing girth in monocots.
- Lateral Meristem: Gives rise to vascular cambium.
Permanent Tissue
- Definition: Composed of cells that do not divide further.
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Categories:
- Simple Permanent Tissue: Made of similar cell types—includes parenchyma (thin-walled, living), collenchyma (thick-walled, living), and sclerenchyma (thick, secondary walls).
- Complex Permanent Tissue: Composed of multiple cell types—includes xylem (conducts water and minerals) and phloem (conducts organic substances).
Plant Tissue Systems
- Dermal Tissue: Forms protective outer layer, includes epidermis (prevents water loss and facilitates gas exchange) and periderm (stem bark).
- Ground Tissue: Supports photosynthesis and stores food; includes parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
- Vascular Tissue: Consists of xylem and phloem; essential for transport of water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant.
Animal Tissue Overview
- Definition: Specialized groups of similar cells that perform specific functions in animals.
- Cell Structure: Lacks cell walls and vacuoles, differing from plant cells.
Key Terms
- Animal tissue includes: Connective Tissue, Epithelial Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nerve Tissue.
- Plant tissue includes: Meristematic Tissue, Permanent Tissue, Epidermal Tissue, Ground Tissue, Vascular Tissue.
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Explore the key differences between plant and animal tissues in this quiz. Learn how their cellular structures and functions vary, affecting their energy demands and roles within multicellular organisms. Test your knowledge on this fundamental concept in biology.
