Topic 2a - Tissues, organs and organ systems ( 6. plant cell organisation ) Flashcards

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what are some example of plant organs

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stems roots and leaves - work together to make organ systems (the plant) made of tissues

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examples of tissues plant organs are made of…

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epidermal tissue
palisade mesophyll tissue
spongy mesophyll tissue 
xylem and phloem
meristem tissue
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function + adaptation of epidermal tissue

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covers the whole plant
covered with a waxy cuticle which helps to reduce water loss by evaporation
upper epidermis is transparent so that light can pass through easily

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function + adaption palisade mesophyll tissue

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where most of the photosynthesis happens

lots of chloroplasts. near to top of the leaf where they can get most light

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function + adaptation of spongy mesophyll tissue

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also in the leaf, contains big air spaces to allow gases to diffuse in and out of cells

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function + adaptation of xylem and phloem

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they transport things like water and mineral ions and food around the plant.
help support structure of the plant

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