Ch 8 Cell Diversity

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

A group of similar cells that are adapted to carry out thesame function

Question 2

4 main types of plant tissue

Answer 2

Dermal, vascular, ground and meristematic

Question 3

Dermal tissue

Answer 3

Normally a single layer of cells that surrounds the different parts of a plant

Question 4

Name 1 type of dermal tissue
1. The location
2. The description
3. The function

Answer 4

Epidermis
1. Location- covering on leaves, stems and roots
2. Description- slightly thickened cell wall; sometimes the epidermis has a waterproof layer, called a cuticle, on its outer surface.