B2 - Cells, Tissues and Organs

Question 1

What are the three main organs in plants?

Answer 1

Leaves
Stem
Roots

Question 2

What transports water around a plant?

Answer 2

Xylem Tubes

Question 3

What transports glucose around a plant?

Answer 3

Phloem Tubes

Question 4

Define tissue.

Answer 4

A group of specialised cells which do a particular job. All the specialised cells are identical.

Question 5

Define organ system.

Answer 5

A group of organs working together to do a particular job.

eg. reproductive system, digestive system, skeletal system, respiratory system.

Question 6

What is the function of epidermal tissue?

Answer 6

Found in plants, it covers and protects surfaces.

Question 7

What is the function of mesophyll tissue?

Answer 7

It is found within a leaf. It carries lots of chloroplasts to carry out photosynthesis.

Question 8

What is the function of muscular tissue?

Answer 8

To contract to bring about movement.

Question 9

What is the function of glandular tissue?

Answer 9

Contains cells which secrete substances, e.g. hormones, enzymes.

Question 10

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

Answer 10

To cover and protect surfaces such as the outside of the body (skin) as well as internal organs.