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Which organ is not found in animals?
Which organ is not found in animals?
What structures are responsible for photosynthesis in the leaf?
What structures are responsible for photosynthesis in the leaf?
What term describes a set of organs that work together to carry out the same function?
What term describes a set of organs that work together to carry out the same function?
What type of cell is found in the palisade layer of a leaf?
What type of cell is found in the palisade layer of a leaf?
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Which of the following best describes the function of both the palisade and spongy layers in a leaf?
Which of the following best describes the function of both the palisade and spongy layers in a leaf?
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What is a characteristic feature of the spongy layer in a leaf?
What is a characteristic feature of the spongy layer in a leaf?
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Study Notes
Organs and Organ Systems
- The bodies of plants and animals are composed of many different parts, called organs.
- Examples of organs in humans include brain, heart, and muscles.
- Examples of organs in plants include leaves, roots, and flowers.
Organ Structure
- Each organ is composed of several different kinds of tissue working together.
- For example, the brain contains neurons and other types of cells.
- A plant root contains root hair cells and other types of cells.
Organ Systems
- A set of organs that work together to carry out the same function is called an organ system.
- Organs work together to perform specific functions.
Leaf Structure
Leaf Layers
- The palisade layer is made up of tightly packed cells.
- The spongy layer has cells with air spaces between them.
- Both layers contain chloroplasts, organelles responsible for photosynthesis.
- The leaf contains several different kinds of tissue.
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Learn about the different organs in plants and animals, and how they work together to form organ systems. Understand the structure and function of organs, including tissues and cells.
