Plant Tissue (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is a tissue?
What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells with similar function
How many main types of plant tissue are there?
How many main types of plant tissue are there?
Three
What is the function of dermal tissue?
What is the function of dermal tissue?
Protects the surface of plants
What is the main function of vascular tissue?
What is the main function of vascular tissue?
Transports materials around the plant
What are the two types of vascular tissue?
What are the two types of vascular tissue?
Xylem and phloem
What does xylem tissue transport?
What does xylem tissue transport?
Water and minerals
In which direction does movement occur in xylem tissue?
In which direction does movement occur in xylem tissue?
Always upwards
What does phloem tissue transport?
What does phloem tissue transport?
Food (sugar and nutrients)
In which directions can phloem tissue transport materials?
In which directions can phloem tissue transport materials?
Upwards or downwards
What is the function of ground tissue in leaves?
What is the function of ground tissue in leaves?
Photosynthesis
How is dermal tissue adapted to perform its function?
How is dermal tissue adapted to perform its function?
It has a thickened cell wall
Why is dermal tissue transparent in leaves?
Why is dermal tissue transparent in leaves?
To let light reach ground tissue for photosynthesis