Cell diversity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tissue
A
group of cells carrying out a function
2
Q
Name 2 plant tissues
A
vascular and dermal
3
Q
Name 2 animal tissues
A
connective and nervous
4
Q
what is tissue culture?
A
growth of cells in or on a sterile nutrient medium
5
Q
2 uses of tissue culture
A
Micropropagation and cancer research
6
Q
What is an organ
A
Group of tissues carrying out a function
7
Q
Name 1 animal organ
A
heart
8
Q
What is meant by organ systems?
A
Group of organs working together to carry out a function
9
Q
Give functions of the animal tissue
A
- Connective- adipose tissue stores fat
2. Nervous- carry electrical impulses
10
Q
Why is sterile conditions needed for tissue culture
A
so no bacteria will grow
