Similar Cells are Organised into Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a particular function
2
Q
What can a tissue contain?
A
More than once cell type
3
Q
What is an example of this?
A
Plants have xylem tissue and phloem tissue
4
Q
What does xylem tissue do?
A
Transports water and mineral salts
5
Q
What does phloem tissue do?
A
Transports sucrose and amino acids