Plant and Animal Tissues (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is a tissue?
What is a tissue?
A group of similar cells doing one function
What process allows cells to become adapted for their specific function?
What process allows cells to become adapted for their specific function?
Cell differentiation
What is formed when multiple tissues work together?
What is formed when multiple tissues work together?
Organs
What is the key difference between meristematic and permanent tissues?
What is the key difference between meristematic and permanent tissues?
Meristematic cells can divide; permanent can't
Where are meristematic tissues found in plants?
Where are meristematic tissues found in plants?
Root tips, shoot tips, and cambium
What distinguishes simple tissues from complex tissues?
What distinguishes simple tissues from complex tissues?
Simple have one cell type; complex have many
What is the main function of epidermis tissue?
What is the main function of epidermis tissue?
Protective layer preventing water loss
What does xylem transport and in which direction?
What does xylem transport and in which direction?
Water and minerals upward from roots
What does phloem transport throughout the plant?
What does phloem transport throughout the plant?
Dissolved food substances, mainly sugars
What type of support does sclerenchyma provide compared to collenchyma?
What type of support does sclerenchyma provide compared to collenchyma?
Rigid support; collenchyma gives flexible