Plant and Animal Tissues (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Definition of tissue
Definition of tissue
Group of similar cells performing a specific function
Cell differentiation meaning
Cell differentiation meaning
Process by which cells become specialised
Biological hierarchy (atom to ecosystem)
Biological hierarchy (atom to ecosystem)
Atom→molecule→cell→tissue→organ→system→organism→ecosystem
Meristematic tissue definition
Meristematic tissue definition
Plant tissue with cells capable of division
Permanent tissue definition
Permanent tissue definition
Mature plant cells incapable of division
Simple vs complex tissue difference
Simple vs complex tissue difference
Simple: 1 cell type; Complex: multiple cell types
Xylem function
Xylem function
Transports water & minerals UP from roots to leaves
Phloem function
Phloem function
Transports food (sugars) throughout the plant
Epidermis function in plants
Epidermis function in plants
Protective outer layer preventing water loss
Location of meristematic tissues
Location of meristematic tissues
Root tips, shoot tips, and cambium