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Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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A flowchart illustrating the classification of plant tissues into meristematic and permanent tissues, further subdividing permanent tissues into simple and complex types.
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Complete Classification of Plant Tissues

Complete Classification of Plant Tissues

The map in words

  • Plant Tissues
    • Meristematic
      • Apical Meristem
        • Root tip
        • Stem tip
        • Young leaves
      • Lateral Meristem
        • Cambium below bark
        • Increases diameter
    • Permanent
      • Protective
        • Epidermis
        • Cork in bark
      • Simple Supporting
        • Parenchyma
          • Living thin walled
          • Stores food starch
          • Chlorenchyma with chloroplasts
        • Collenchyma
          • Living corners thickened
          • Leaf stalks
        • Sclerenchyma
          • Dead lignified
          • Fibres and stone cells
      • Complex Conducting
        • Xylem
          • Tracheids dead
          • Vessels dead
          • Xylem Parenchyma living
          • Water upward
        • Phloem
          • Sieve Tubes
          • Companion Cells
          • Phloem Parenchyma
          • Phloem Fibres
          • Food conduction

Overview of Plant Tissues

Overview of Plant Tissues

The map in words

  • Plant Tissues
    • Meristematic
      • Apical Meristem
        • At root and stem tips
        • Increases length
      • Lateral Meristem
        • Below bark
        • Increases diameter
    • Permanent
      • Protective
        • Epidermis
        • Cork cells
      • Supporting
        • Parenchyma
          • Large vacuole
          • Stores starch
          • Chlorenchyma variant
        • Collenchyma
          • Corner thickening
          • Leaf stalks
        • Sclerenchyma
          • Dead cells
          • Lignified thick walls
      • Conducting
        • Xylem
          • Tracheids
          • Vessels
          • Xylem Parenchyma
          • Water moves UP
        • Phloem
          • Sieve Tubes
          • Companion Cells
          • Phloem Parenchyma
          • Phloem Fibres
          • Food transport

Xylem vs Phloem: Transport Direction and Materials

Xylem vs Phloem: Transport Direction and Materials

The map in words

  • WRONG - Phloem carries water up
  • WRONG - Xylem carries food down
  • Leaves - Photosynthesis
    • PHLOEM - Food Sugars - DOWNWARD: Stem - Pathway
      • PHLOEM continues DOWNWARD: Roots - Absorption
    • PHLOEM - Food to growing young leaves - UPWARD: Young Leaves and Growing Tips

Tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Plant tissues and animal tissues are organized into specialized types that work together to form organs and organ systems.

Tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Plant tissues and animal tissues are organized into specialized types that work together to form organs and organ systems.

The map in words

  • Tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Plant tissues and animal tissues are organized into specialized types that work together to form organs and organ systems.
    • Plant tissues
    • Meristematic tissue
    • Permanent tissue
    • Protective tissue
    • Supporting tissue
    • Parenchyma
    • Chlorenchyma
    • Collenchyma

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What are the important topics in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues include Basic Ideas About Tissues, Plant Tissues, Meristematic Tissue, Permanent Tissue: Protective. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues connect: Complete Classification of Plant Tissues; Overview of Plant Tissues. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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