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1
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Multicellular are composed of

A

Cells

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2
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What does it mean when a cell is described as ‘specialized’?

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They perform specific individual functions

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3
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The four different levels of complexity

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  • Cells
  • Tissues
  • Organs
  • Systems
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4
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Single unicellular life is composed of a __________ cell

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Single

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5
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Complex multicellular life is composed of _________ cells which are ___________

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Multiple, specialized

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6
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Specialized cells contribute to the forming of…..

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Tissue

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7
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Organs are composed of ____________

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Tissues

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8
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Organs work together to form body _________

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Systems

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9
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What two types of tissue are plant cells organised into?

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Dermal Tissue and Vascular Tissue

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10
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What is Dermal Tissue?

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Lining of the outside of plants

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11
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What is Vascular Tissue responsible for?

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Transporting water and nutrients across a plant

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12
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What two systems are plant tissues organized into?

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  • Root system
  • Shoot system
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13
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What does the root system contain?

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Roots

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14
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What does the shoot system contain?

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Leaves, stems, flowers, and fruit

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15
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Are plants multicellular or unicellular?

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Multicellular

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16
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Are plants complex or simple organisms?

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Complex organisms

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17
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What do all vascular plants contain?

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Vascular Tissue

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18
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What is vascular tissue responsible for?

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Transporting water and minerals across a plant

19
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Do non-vascular plants require vascular tissue?

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No

20
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The 5 types of vascular plant cells

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  • Parenchyma cells
  • Sclerenchyma cells
  • Xylem cells
  • Phloem cells
  • Collenchyma cells
21
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Function of parenchyma cells

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Responsible for photosynthesis and other metabolic activity

22
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Function of Sclerenchyma cells

A

Provide support

23
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Function of Collenchyma cells

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Provide support

24
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Function of Xylem cells

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Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves of the plant

25
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Function of Phloem cells

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Transport sugars and nutrients throughout the plant

26
Q

Dermal tissue forms a __________________ between the plant and its environment

A

physical barrier

27
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How does Dermal Tissue help a plant? (3)

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  • Creates a physical barrier between the plant and its environment
  • Reduces water loss
  • Reduces physical damage
28
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Where are ground tissues located in a plant?

A

Interior

29
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5 main organs of plants

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  • Leaves
  • Flowers
  • Fruits
  • Stems
  • Roots
30
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Function of leaves (2)

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  • Site of gas exchange
  • Responsible for photosynthesis
31
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Function of flowers

A

Aid in reproduction

32
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Function of fruits

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Aid in reproduction

33
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Function of stems

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  • Support leaves
  • Support flowers
  • Support fruits
  • Transport water and nutrients between roots and shoots
34
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Function of roots

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Absorption and storage of water and nutrients from soil

35
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The 4 major animal tissue types

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  • Muscle
  • Nerve
  • Connective
  • Epithelial
36
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Muscle tissue function

A

Contracts to exert force

37
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Nervous tissue function (2)

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  • Detects stimuli
  • Transmits electronic signals
38
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Connective tissue function

A

Connects and supports other tissues and organs

39
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Epithelial tissue function

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Composes external and internal parts of the body. Assist in protection, secretion, and absorption

40
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Three types of muscle tissue

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  • Skeletal
  • Cardiac
  • Smooth
41
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Skeletal muscle tissue - Voluntary of involuntary?

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Voluntary

42
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Cardiac muscle tissue - Voluntary of involuntary?

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Involuntary

43
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Smooth muscle tissue - Voluntary of involuntary?

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Involuntary

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