Plant Tissues Flashcards
Where is the dermal tissue found
on the outside of the plant
what is the function of the dermal tissue
Covers and protects the plant
where is the ground tissue found
takes up most of the inside of the plant
what is the main function of the ground tissue
provides support and stores materials
describe vascular tissue
Network of hollow tubes
what is main function of the vascular tissue
Transports water, minerals, food, sugar
differentiate between Xylem and Phloem
Xylem- carry’s water and minerals
Phloem- carry’s food and sugars
Where can the meritematic tissue be found
In areas of growth
What is the main function of the meristematic tissue
Every time a cell divides, one remains identical to the parent cell, while others form a specialized structure
List four types of plant tissue
Dermal
ground
vascular
meristematic
