Plant Tissues

Question 1

Plant cells

Answer 1

Contain a cell wall (for support), large VACUOLE (for water storage and support) and CHLOROPLASTS (for photosynthesis)
However, even these structures vary depending on the cell

Question 2

Plant Tissue (meristematic)

Answer 2

Produce meristematic cells, which can become any specialized cell
Similar to our STEM CELLS
Usually located at root and shoot TIPS (what causes longer growth)

Question 3

Plant tissue (dermal)

Answer 3

Outer covering of plant
Provides protective covering (like our skin)
Replaced by PERIDERM tissue in woody plants
Specialized dermal tissue/cells include GUARD CELLS (control openings in leaf), DEFENCE CELLS (thorns) and ROOT HAIRS (increase surface area)

Question 4

PLant tissue (ground)

Answer 4

Forms most of plant’s internal and external structure, especially young plants
Functions include storage, photosynthesis and support

Question 5

Plant Tissue (vascular)

Answer 5

Internal system of tubes (like our circulatory/digestive system)
XYLEM – transports WATER/MINERALS from roots to leaves…UPWARD DIRECTION
PHLOEM – Transports nutrients to where they are needed…including back to roots. (typically sugars made during photosynthesis)