Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 9 · Biology
Summary of Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues for ICSE Class 9 Biology. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus.
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Overview
A tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Tissues form the working units of plants and animals. Similar tissues combine to form organs, and organs work together to form organ systems. Plant tissues include meristematic and permanent tissues. Animal tissues include epitheli
Key Concepts
A tissue is a group
A tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Tissues work together to make body functions efficient.
Meristematic tissue is found at growing
Meristematic tissue is found at growing points such as tips of roots, stems and branches, and between bark and wood. Its cells are small, cubical, thi
Permanent tissue is made of cells
Permanent tissue is made of cells that have lost the ability to divide. These cells may be living or dead. Permanent tissues are classified into prote
Parenchyma
Parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma are simple tissues because each is made of one type of cell. Parenchyma has large thin-walled cells and stor
Xylem and phloem are complex tissues
Xylem and phloem are complex tissues because each is made of more than one type of cell working together. Xylem carries water and minerals upward and
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of tissue, organ, and organ system
- Identify the two main types of plant tissues
- Describe meristematic tissue and permanent tissue
- Distinguish between simple and complex plant tissues
- Describe major animal tissues and their functions
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