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What is the main function of ground tissue in plants?
Storage of food, water, and nutrients; support and structure; production of secondary metabolites
What type of plant tissue is responsible for the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant?
Vascular tissue
What is the function of dermal tissue in plants?
Protection from environmental stressors and regulation of gas exchange
What type of cells are found in ground tissue that are flexible, thin-walled, and living?
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What is the function of xylem in vascular tissue?
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What is the function of phloem in vascular tissue?
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What is meristematic tissue?
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Where is meristematic tissue typically found in plants?
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What is the function of meristematic tissue?
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What type of cells are found in vascular tissue that are responsible for the transport of water and minerals?
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Which plant tissue is responsible for protecting the plant from external damage and water loss?
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What is the primary role of ground tissue in plants?
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Which cells in vascular tissue are responsible for the transport of sugars and other organic compounds?
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What is the defining characteristic of meristematic cells?
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In which direction does secondary growth occur in plants?
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Study Notes
Types of Plant Tissues
There are three main types of plant tissues:
1. Ground Tissue
- Also known as fundamental tissue
- Makes up the majority of the plant body
- Functions:
- Storage of food, water, and nutrients
- Support and structure
- Production of secondary metabolites
- Cells:
- Parenchyma cells: flexible, thin-walled, and living
- Collenchyma cells: flexible, thick-walled, and living
- Sclerenchyma cells: rigid, thick-walled, and dead
2. Vascular Tissue
- Responsible for the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant
- Consists of:
- Xylem (water transport): tracheids, vessels, and xylem parenchyma
- Phloem (nutrient transport): sieve cells, companion cells, and phloem parenchyma
- Functions:
- Transport of water and minerals from roots to leaves
- Transport of sugars and other organic compounds from leaves to rest of plant
3. Dermal Tissue
- Outermost layer of the plant
- Functions:
- Protection from environmental stressors (e.g., water loss, pathogens)
- Regulation of gas exchange
- Cells:
- Epidermal cells: tightly packed, living cells with a waxy cuticle
- Trichomes: hair-like structures that provide additional protection
Meristematic Tissue
- Undifferentiated tissue with the ability to divide and differentiate into different cell types
- Found in:
- Apical meristems (tips of shoots and roots)
- Intercalary meristems (between segments of stems and roots)
- Lateral meristems (cambium and cork cambium)
- Functions:
- Growth and development of new tissues
- Replacement of damaged or worn-out tissues
Types of Plant Tissues
- Plant tissues are categorized into three main types: Ground Tissue, Vascular Tissue, and Dermal Tissue.
Ground Tissue
- Also known as fundamental tissue
- Comprises the majority of the plant body
- Functions: storage of food, water, and nutrients, support and structure, and production of secondary metabolites
- Cells:
- Parenchyma cells are flexible, thin-walled, and living
- Collenchyma cells are flexible, thick-walled, and living
- Sclerenchyma cells are rigid, thick-walled, and dead
Vascular Tissue
- Responsible for the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant
- Consists of Xylem (water transport) and Phloem (nutrient transport)
- Functions:
- Transport of water and minerals from roots to leaves
- Transport of sugars and other organic compounds from leaves to rest of plant
- Xylem components: tracheids, vessels, and xylem parenchyma
- Phloem components: sieve cells, companion cells, and phloem parenchyma
Dermal Tissue
- Outermost layer of the plant
- Functions: protection from environmental stressors, regulation of gas exchange
- Cells:
- Epidermal cells are tightly packed, living cells with a waxy cuticle
- Trichomes are hair-like structures that provide additional protection
Meristematic Tissue
- Undifferentiated tissue with the ability to divide and differentiate into different cell types
- Found in apical meristems, intercalary meristems, and lateral meristems
- Functions:
- Growth and development of new tissues
- Replacement of damaged or worn-out tissues
Plant Tissues
- Plant body is composed of three main tissue types: Ground Tissue, Vascular Tissue, and Dermal Tissue.
Ground Tissue
- Also known as fundamental tissue, making up the majority of the plant body.
- Functions include storage of food, water, and nutrients, support and structure, and production of secondary metabolites.
- Consists of three cell types:
- Parenchyma cells: flexible, thin-walled, and living.
- Collenchyma cells: flexible, thick-walled, and living.
- Sclerenchyma cells: rigid, thick-walled, and dead.
Vascular Tissue
- Responsible for transporting water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant.
- Consists of two main components:
- Xylem (water transport): tracheids, vessels, and xylem parenchyma.
- Phloem (nutrient transport): sieve cells, companion cells, and phloem parenchyma.
- Functions include transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves and transporting sugars and other organic compounds from leaves to the rest of the plant.
Dermal Tissue
- Outermost layer of the plant, providing protection and regulating gas exchange.
- Functions include protecting against environmental stressors (e.g., water loss, pathogens) and regulating gas exchange.
- Consists of two cell types:
- Epidermal cells: tightly packed, living cells with a waxy cuticle.
- Trichomes: hair-like structures providing additional protection.
Meristematic Tissue
- Undifferentiated tissue with the ability to divide and differentiate into different cell types.
- Found in apical meristems (tips of shoots and roots), intercalary meristems (between segments of stems and roots), and lateral meristems (cambium and cork cambium).
- Functions include growth and development of new tissues and replacement of damaged or worn-out tissues.
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This quiz covers the three main types of plant tissues, their functions, and characteristics. Learn about ground tissue and vascular tissue, including their cell types and roles in plant growth.
