TISSUES

Question 1

A group of closely associated cells that perform related functions and are similar in structure.

Answer 1

Tissues

Question 2

properties of plant tissues

Answer 2

1. most are dead tissues
2. cells of some tissues are alive
3. has continuously dividing cells

Question 3

Plant tissues can be classified as:

Answer 3

meristematic
permanent

Question 4

Composed of actively dividing cells, responsible for the production of cells.

Answer 4

meristematic tissues

Question 5

Capacity for division is restricted to certain parts of the plant body called

Answer 5

meristems

Question 6

These tissues are present in the tips of stems and roots. They help in the growth of stems and roots.

Answer 6

apical meristematic tissue

Question 7

These tissues are present in in the sides of stems and roots. For ex- Cambium in stem and root. They help to increase the girth of the stems and roots

Answer 7

lateral meristematic tissues

Question 8

These are present at the base of leaves and internodes. These help in growth of branches and leaves.

Answer 8

intercalary meristematic tissues

Question 9

Tissues that attained their mature form and perform pacific functions.

Answer 9

permanent tissues

Question 10

types of permanent tissues

Answer 10

simple
complex

Question 11

consist onolyfonekindofcells

Answer 11

simple permanent tissue

Question 12

• external tissues
• forms protective covering of the plant body

Answer 12

dermal or surface tissue

Question 13

types of surface tissue

Answer 13

epidermis
peridermal

Question 14

• the outermost layer of the primary plant body
• covers the leaves, floral parts, fruits, seeds, stems and roots

Answer 14

epidermis

Question 15

pores for gas exchange

Answer 15

stomata

Question 16

• Lines the outer wall of the epidermal cells
• made up of waxy material that protects plants from desiccation

Answer 16

cuticle

Question 17

• outgrowths of epidermal cells

Answer 17

trichomes

Question 18

is the outermost layer ofstems and roots of woody plants such as trees.

Answer 18

periderm (bark)

Question 19

cells are rounded in shape &have uniformly thin walls found in all parts of the plants.

Answer 19

parenchyma

Question 20

functions of parenchyma

Answer 20

basic metabolic function
storage
wound healing and regeneration

Question 21

having the ability ot divide into a number of diferent cels.

Answer 21

pluripotent

Question 22

A specialized parenchyma tissue found in the green parts fo the shoot and performs photosynthesis.

Answer 22

chlorenchyma

Question 23

chlorenchyma functions

Answer 23

support and elasticity
segeneration

Question 24

are non-living and lack protoplasts at maturity
provide strength and support in parts that have ceasedelongatingormature

Answer 24

sclerenchyma

Question 25

types of sclerenchyma

Answer 25

sclereids
fibers

Question 26

The term ‘sclerenchyma’ was derived from the Greek word ‘_________’ which means harder and ‘________’ meaning infusion.

Answer 26

scleros
enchyma

Question 27

specialized for long-distance transport fowater and dissolved substances.

Answer 27

vascular tissues

Question 28

transports water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to all parts of a plant

Answer 28

xylem

Question 29

differentiates from procambium in the apical meristem and occurs throughout the plant body.

Answer 29

primary xylem

Question 30

differentiates from vascular cambium &is commonly called wood.

Answer 30

secondary xylem

Question 31

the conducting cells in xylem

Answer 31

xylary elements

Question 32

the only water conducting cells in most woody, nonflowering plants

Answer 32

tracheids

Question 33

occur in several groups of plants, including angiosperm.

Answer 33

vessel elements

Question 34

transports dissolved organic / food materials from the leaves to the different parts of the plant

Answer 34

phloem

Question 35

differentiate from procambium and throughout the primary body of the plant.

Answer 35

primary phloem

Question 36

differentiates from the vascular cambium and constitute the inner layer of the bark

Answer 36

secondary phloem

Question 37

main conducting cells of phloem

Answer 37

sieve tube elements

Question 38

greek word _______ meaning, “bark”

Answer 38

phloios

Question 39

greek word ______ meaning wood

Answer 39

xylos